38th Golden Rooster Awards
| 38th Golden Rooster Awards | |
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Official poster | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in cinematic achievements |
| Announced on | Nominations: September 26, 2025 |
| Presented on | November 15, 2025 |
| Site | Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center Xiamen, Fujian, China |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature Film | Her Story |
| Special Jury Prize | The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death |
| Best Direction | Chen Sicheng, Dai Mo Detective Chinatown 1900 |
| Best Actor | Jackson Yee Big World |
| Best Actress | Song Jia Her Story |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ben Yuen Dumpling Queen |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zhong Chuxi Her Story |
| Lifetime achievement | Qiao Zhen Xiao Guiyun |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | CCTV |
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| Simplified Chinese | 第38届中国电影金鸡奖 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 第38屆中國電影金雞獎 | ||||||
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The 38th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony was held in Xiamen, Fujian, China, from November 11 to November 15, 2025. It coincides with the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, featuring special forums, retrospectives, and cultural activities.
The 38th Golden Rooster Awards include 20 categories, covering Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor/ Actress, and technical achievements. A total of 212 eligible films were evaluated, with nominations based on works released between 1 July 2024, and 30 June 2025. The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death and Her Story received the most nominations, with a total of seven.