CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market

More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.

# CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/hollywood-returns-to-china-as-chinese-rivals-push-abroad.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*