Unexpected Family (过家家) (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $6,920,566 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $6,920,566 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Struggling and far from home, Zhong Bufan is mistaken by his elderly landlord Ren for his long-lost son, forcing him into an awkward shared household with fellow drifters Su Xiaoyue, hustling real-estate agent Jia Ye, and a devoted neighbour, Jin Zhengu. As Zhong grapples with Ren’s unpredictable moments of confusion, he gradually uncovers a long-hidden secret that transforms a reluctant arrangement into an unexpected family.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 6th, 2026 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as Unexpected Family |
| International Releases: | January 1st, 2026 (Limited) (China)
January 22nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Unexpected Family (New Zealand) January 22nd, 2026 (Limited) (Australia) July 9th, 2026 (Limited), released as Unexpected Family (Легенда навсегда) (Russia (CIS)) |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Road Trip, Unexpected Families |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
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Synopsis
Struggling and far from home, Zhong Bufan is mistaken by his elderly landlord Ren for his long-lost son, forcing him into an awkward shared household with fellow drifters Su Xiaoyue, hustling real-estate agent Jia Ye, and a devoted neighbour, Jin Zhengu. As Zhong grapples with Ren’s unpredictable moments of confusion, he gradually uncovers a long-hidden secret that transforms a reluctant arrangement into an unexpected family.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 6th, 2026 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as Unexpected Family |
| International Releases: | January 1st, 2026 (Limited) (China)
January 22nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Unexpected Family (New Zealand) January 22nd, 2026 (Limited) (Australia) July 9th, 2026 (Limited), released as Unexpected Family (Легенда навсегда) (Russia (CIS)) |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alzheimer, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Road Trip, Unexpected Families |
| Subgenre: | Comedy Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
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.