Business Insider reports that China is approving an unexpected number of US movies this month.
China would like to reach its box office goal of $8.7 billion by year's end, according to Bloomberg.
China is expected to surpass the US as the world's box-office leader within the next five years, according to a report by Ampere Analysis.
China is relying on imported movies to reach its goal.
Chinese audiences are essential for boosting blockbusters that disappoint in the US.