The Development Status of Chinese Science Fiction Films Under the Influence of Film Industrialization

Yanling Wang; Bingtao Xu; Zongye Gu

doi:10.71411/jassp.2025.399

Authors

Yanling Wang Author
Bingtao Xu Tianjin Normal University Author
Zongye Gu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71411/jassp.2025.399

Keywords:

Chinese cinema, Science fiction films, Film industry, Development path

Abstract

As an important film genre, science fiction has long generated significant economic value and social impact in developed Western countries, standing out among various film genres and moving towards industrialized development. With the ongoing deepening of China's film industry reform and the rapid development of the market economy, Chinese science fiction films have shown promising growth. The recent surge in popularity of science fiction films has provided a rare opportunity for the development of Chinese science fiction films. Today, China is calling for the emergence of domestically produced science fiction films. Market demand, social expectations, and the needs of the times have all undergone significant changes, creating real possibilities and favorable conditions for the development of this genre. However, Chinese science fiction films still faces several challenges, such as low social recognition of science fiction culture, underdeveloped creative output, and inadequate promotional efforts.

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