According to QQ, the popularity ranking of Chinese male actors in 2026 continues to have many changes, as familiar faces compete quite closely on the level of audience interest.
In the latest list, Xiao Zhan is at the top, followed by Zhang Linghe. The next positions have the participation of many young actors such as Song Weilong, Wang Hedi and Hou Minghao.
According to the ranking, the criteria are compiled from the popularity of the work, the level of discussion on social networks and public interest. Xiao Zhan is currently leading with the overall popularity index announced at 221.98.
The actor's Weibo index reached about 43.8 million, while hashtags related to him on Douyin recorded a very large number of views. During the year, Xiao Zhan's name also appeared many times in topics of interest on Weibo.
One of the factors that helps Tieu Chien maintain a high position is his fairly regular activities in both film and fashion. The work "Tang Hai Truyen" is mentioned in many viewership statistics, and his role also brought home some awards.
Besides movies, Xiao Zhan continues to appear at international fashion events in 2026. These activities contribute to maintaining the male actor's recognition on many platforms.
Zhang Linghe ranked second in the rankings. Recently, he has two notable projects, "Axis of Jade" and "That Moment Beyond the Limit".
Pearl Axis" was released on Netflix in many international markets, while "That Moment Beyond Limits" helped the actor's name be mentioned in current film statistics.
In addition to acting ability, appearance also helps Truong Lang Hach receive a lot of attention. He has played many different types of characters, from cold, taciturn to strong, decisive. The number of views and discussions on social networks also helped him rank second in the rankings.
Besides the top two positions, Tong Uy Long, Vuong Hac De, Hau Minh Hao and many other familiar male actors also appeared in the rankings.
The ranking of artists is determined based on the level of popularity, coverage of works and audience interest in 2026.
