Back to the Past (寻秦记) (2025)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,949,379 | Details |
| International Box Office | $39,012,269 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $40,961,648 | |
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Synopsis
Back to The Past picks up nineteen years after the end of “A Step into the Past.” After two decades of peaceful solitude, Hong Siu-lung is drawn back to the Qin Dynasty when the six states—long united under Emperor Ying Ching—are threatened by a time-traveling adversary, fueled by revenge over his wrongful imprisonment. The past and present collide as Hong Siu-lung and the Emperor battle threats, both new and familiar, to protect the empire and the future itself.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $694,790 (35.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 64 opening theaters/124 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,949,379 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Back to the Past |
| International Releases: | December 31st, 2025 (Limited) (China)
January 2nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (United Kingdom) January 8th, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (Australia) January 29th, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/2/2026) |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Time Travel |
| Release detail: | Delayed Release |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Time period setting: | Ancient China |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Hong Kong |
| Languages: | Cantonese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $694,790 | 64 | $10,856 | $694,790 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $329,070 | -53% | 124 | $2,654 | $1,390,271 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $134,556 | -59% | 45 | $2,990 | $1,738,658 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $33,615 | -75% | 14 | $2,401 | $1,895,193 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $8,253 | -75% | 5 | $1,651 | $1,938,839 | 5 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $629 | 1 | $629 | $1,948,873 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 15 | $1,061,201 | 64 | $16,581 | $1,061,201 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 19 | $542,901 | -49% | 124 | $4,378 | $1,604,102 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 27 | $257,476 | -53% | 45 | $5,722 | $1,861,578 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 37 | $66,068 | -74% | 14 | $4,719 | $1,930,586 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 51 | $15,510 | -77% | 5 | $3,102 | $1,946,096 | 5 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 60 | $2,148 | -86% | 1 | $2,148 | $1,948,244 | 6 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 65 | $1,135 | -47% | 1 | $1,135 | $1,949,379 | 7 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/8/2026 | $14,512 | 1 | 32 | 0 | $617,147 | 4/27/2026 | |||
| China | 12/31/2025 | $10,086,866 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $38,004,999 | 4/10/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 1/29/2026 | $26,986 | 14 | 14 | 0 | $50,643 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 1/2/2026 | $339,480 | 70 | 70 | 70 | $339,480 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $39,012,269 | 4/27/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Louis Koo | Hong Siu-lung | |
| Raymond Lam | Chiu Poon / Ying Ching | |
| Jessica Hsuan | Wu Ting-fong | |
| Sonija Kwok | Kam Ching | |
| Joyce Tang | Sin-yau | |
| Baihe Bai | Galie |
Production and Technical Credits
| Xuanhui Wu (吴炫辉) | Director | |
| Jack Lai | Director | |
| Lily He | Screenwriter | |
| Wai-kin Chong | Story Creator | |
| Astrid Chan Chi-Ching | Producer | |
| Charles Heung | Producer | |
| Tang Wai-But | Producer | |
| Louis Koo | Executive Producer | |
| Kenny Tse | Cinematographer | |
| Wong Hoi | Editor | |
| Comfort Chan | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Back to The Past picks up nineteen years after the end of “A Step into the Past.” After two decades of peaceful solitude, Hong Siu-lung is drawn back to the Qin Dynasty when the six states—long united under Emperor Ying Ching—are threatened by a time-traveling adversary, fueled by revenge over his wrongful imprisonment. The past and present collide as Hong Siu-lung and the Emperor battle threats, both new and familiar, to protect the empire and the future itself.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $694,790 (35.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.81 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 4.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 64 opening theaters/124 max. theaters, 2.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,949,379 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 30th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Back to the Past |
| International Releases: | December 31st, 2025 (Limited) (China)
January 2nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (United Kingdom) January 8th, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (Australia) January 29th, 2026 (Limited), released as Back to the Past (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/2/2026) |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Time Travel |
| Release detail: | Delayed Release |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Time period setting: | Ancient China |
| Source: | Based on TV |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Hong Kong |
| Languages: | Cantonese |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | - | $694,790 | 64 | $10,856 | $694,790 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | - | $329,070 | -53% | 124 | $2,654 | $1,390,271 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | - | $134,556 | -59% | 45 | $2,990 | $1,738,658 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $33,615 | -75% | 14 | $2,401 | $1,895,193 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $8,253 | -75% | 5 | $1,651 | $1,938,839 | 5 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $629 | 1 | $629 | $1,948,873 | 7 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 15 | $1,061,201 | 64 | $16,581 | $1,061,201 | 1 | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 19 | $542,901 | -49% | 124 | $4,378 | $1,604,102 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 27 | $257,476 | -53% | 45 | $5,722 | $1,861,578 | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 37 | $66,068 | -74% | 14 | $4,719 | $1,930,586 | 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 51 | $15,510 | -77% | 5 | $3,102 | $1,946,096 | 5 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 60 | $2,148 | -86% | 1 | $2,148 | $1,948,244 | 6 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 65 | $1,135 | -47% | 1 | $1,135 | $1,949,379 | 7 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1/8/2026 | $14,512 | 1 | 32 | 0 | $617,147 | 4/27/2026 | |||
| China | 12/31/2025 | $10,086,866 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $38,004,999 | 4/10/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 1/29/2026 | $26,986 | 14 | 14 | 0 | $50,643 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 1/2/2026 | $339,480 | 70 | 70 | 70 | $339,480 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $39,012,269 | 4/27/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Louis Koo | Hong Siu-lung | |
| Raymond Lam | Chiu Poon / Ying Ching | |
| Jessica Hsuan | Wu Ting-fong | |
| Sonija Kwok | Kam Ching | |
| Joyce Tang | Sin-yau | |
| Baihe Bai | Galie |
Production and Technical Credits
| Xuanhui Wu (吴炫辉) | Director | |
| Jack Lai | Director | |
| Lily He | Screenwriter | |
| Wai-kin Chong | Story Creator | |
| Astrid Chan Chi-Ching | Producer | |
| Charles Heung | Producer | |
| Tang Wai-But | Producer | |
| Louis Koo | Executive Producer | |
| Kenny Tse | Cinematographer | |
| Wong Hoi | Editor | |
| Comfort Chan | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.