‘Micro-dramas’ are a $7bn industry in China: bigger than movies

Micro-Dramas in China: A $7bn Industry

Micro-dramas, 90-minute films broken down into one-minute episodes, have become a significant phenomenon in China, with a market size of $7bn annually, surpassing the domestic box office.

These micro-dramas are available online, with the first few episodes offered for free, and viewers can pay up to $30 per drama to watch the rest through an app.

“The micro-drama market in China pulls in $7bn annually. It’s already bigger than their domestic box office,”

A notable example is the AI-generated series Nine-Tail Fox Demon Falls For Me, which gained over 200 million views in just a month.

Author's summary: Micro-dramas are a booming $7bn industry in China.

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Music Ally Music Ally — 2025-10-14

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