Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' surged to the number one spot in mainland China, pulling in RMB83.8 million (approximately $12.5 million) over the weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway as reported by Variety. This impressive performance further solidifies the film's monumental run, bringing its cumulative earnings in China to a staggering $647.8 million.

The overall Chinese box office saw a quieter period, with total weekend grosses reaching $39.9 million. This lull is typical for the corridor leading into the Golden Week holiday, a major movie-going period in China. Despite the temporary slowdown, the current year's box office stands at $4.34 billion, though this marks a significant 29.4% drop compared to the same period last year.

Trailing 'Endgame Encore,' Dirty Monkeys' war comedy-drama 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' secured second place. In its seventh weekend, the film added $7.6 million, pushing its total to $341.2 million since its August 11 release. Directed by Wen Muye, known for 'Dying to Survive,' and starring Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Aarif Rahman, and Omar Sherif, the film tells the story of a Chinese chef who transforms his restaurant into a sanctuary for orphans and civilians amidst conflict in a fictional Middle Eastern city.

Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy comedy 'All Wishes Come True!' continued its strong run, holding onto third place in its eleventh weekend. The family-friendly feature, directed by Mu Zhengyang, earned $4.6 million, contributing to its robust cumulative total of $296 million since its July 18 debut.

The weekend also saw a new entry in the top five: Riverrun Grace Film’s crime comedy 'The Old Fox.' Debuting in fourth place, the film garnered $3.6 million. Directed by Li Taige, it stars Yu Qian as a retiring police officer whose routine theft investigation uncovers suspicious activities leading to a ruthless corporate chairman, played by Tony Leung Ka-fai, setting the stage for a compelling battle of wits.

Rounding out the top five was Pearl River Film Group’s crime thriller 'V,' which collected $2.8 million in its sixth frame. Directed by Han Yan and featuring an ensemble cast including Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhu Yilong, Tan Jianci, and Kara Wai, the film's cumulative gross now stands at $96 million, chronicling a man's ambitious rise to power and the intricate consequences that follow.