Not only does the government limit the number of titles that can be released annually, there are also strict guidelines in terms of content that is allowed and that is not allowed.
In the modern age, the Chinese box office is a big deal.
The problem is that opening an American film in the nation’s theaters isn’t the easiest task.
There are a lot of movie fans in the most populated country on Earth, and getting a blockbuster hit over there means raking in a lot of money.