New Classics Pictures' crime procedural drama "Traces of Justice" led the mainland China box office during the October 2-4 weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The film grossed RMB208.9 million, equivalent to $31.2 million, over the three-day frame. "Traces of Justice" launched on October 1 to capitalize on the Golden Week holiday corridor, a peak moviegoing period in China.
The crime procedural's opening performance placed it at the top of the national box office rankings during one of the year's busiest theatrical windows. Golden Week, which runs from October 1-7, traditionally draws substantial audiences to cinemas across China as families and consumers take advantage of the extended holiday break.
The film's strong debut during this competitive frame reflects the appeal of crime procedural content in the Chinese market. New Classics Pictures positioned the release strategically to capture the surge in theatrical attendance that accompanies the national holiday period.
Additional context about competitor films, overall box office totals, or the film's performance trajectory beyond the opening weekend was not provided in the available data.