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A Chinese spy thriller backed by the MSS hits theaters, earns $160M, and screens internationally.
"Scare Out," a Chinese counterespionage thriller directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong, has become the first film to receive official backing from China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS).
Released on February 17, 2026, the movie follows the hunt for a mole leaking secrets about a new fighter jet.
The MSS, which has increased its public outreach through social media and real-case content, promoted the film as part of a broader effort to boost national security awareness.
It has earned 1.1 billion yuan ($160 million) in two weeks and is screening in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
While the plot has sparked speculation about real-world inspiration, the MSS has not confirmed any connection to actual incidents.
Un thriller de espionaje chino respaldado por el MSS llega a los cines, gana 160 millones de dólares, y se proyecta internacionalmente.