Hollywood’s kids & family features may not have to worry about losing China’s lucrative box-office revenue—three big summer releases for this audience have just been greenlit for theatrical distribution in the region, according to Bloomberg.

Chinese release dates are not yet finalized, but Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch (premiering in the US on May 23), Pixar’s Elio (June 20) and Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake (pictured, June 13) have all received clearance.

It’s a promising update following the China Film Administration’s recent announcement of plans to limit the number of US films imported into the country in response to an ongoing trade war with the US—and more specifically, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods climbing to 145% this month.

Rather than a complete ban, the regional film body seems to be taking a more selective approach determined by factors like audience preference. And if the newly approved films from Disney and Universal are anything to go by, regional demand is still alive and well for family-friendly tentpoles from Hollywood. (A February 2025 Midolala report also showed that PAW Patrol and Peppa Pig enjoy strong viewership on the small screen in China.)

Last year, China was responsible for more than US$50 million in ticket sales for both Despicable Me 4 and Kung Fu Panda 4. And more recently, A Minecraft Movie has grossed more than US$25 million in the region in less than a month.