In an impressive display of cinematic prowess, Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, continues to captivate audiences in South Korea. The highly anticipated film, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, has secured its position at the top of the Korean box office for the second consecutive weekend. The action-packed thriller amassed an additional $5 million, drawing in an impressive 688,160 admissions across 2,150 screens. According to Kobis, the official tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, this remarkable performance accounted for a staggering 64.65% of the total box office revenue.
Since its release on May 17, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” has achieved a remarkable cumulative gross of $13.4 million, with a total of 1.84 million admissions. This strong performance underscores the film's widespread appeal and the enduring popularity of the Mission: Impossible franchise.
In second place, Disney’s beloved classic, Lilo & Stitch, made its debut in the Korean market with a solid opening. The film earned $1.1 million, attracting 157,480 admissions from 1,034 screens. Since its release on May 21, Lilo & Stitch has accumulated a total of $1.3 million in Korea, appealing to both new audiences and fans of the original animated feature.
Maintaining its momentum, the South Korean crime drama “Yadang: The Snitch” secured third place at the box office. The film generated $450,067 from 61,940 new admissions, bringing its total earnings to an impressive $23 million. With over 3.32 million tickets sold since its debut in April, “Yadang: The Snitch” has proven to be a significant success in the local film market.
In fourth place, A Minecraft Movie attracted $178,899 with 26,250 admissions. This film has now crossed the $9.2 million mark in total gross, with over 1.34 million admissions in Korea, showcasing the popularity of the Minecraft franchise.
Following closely in fifth, the South Korean action-drama “The Old Woman With the Knife” earned $142,121, pushing its cumulative total to $3.7 million from over 532,000 admissions. This gripping narrative has resonated well with audiences, contributing to its box office success.
Making its debut in sixth place, the politically charged documentary “Election Fraud: Act of God?” opened with $107,737 and attracted 15,823 admissions across 140 screens. Since its launch on May 21, the documentary has earned a total of $152,182, highlighting its relevant and engaging subject matter.
The horror sequel “Final Destination Bloodlines” claimed the seventh spot, adding $95,933 to its total, which now stands at $516,929 from 70,307 admissions. Meanwhile, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” continued its descent down the rankings, coming in eighth with $91,758 and 12,515 admissions, accumulating a total gross of $6.7 million in Korea.
In ninth place, the Japanese romantic drama “My Beloved Stranger” opened with $80,836, attracting 11,822 admissions from 212 screens. Finally, rounding out the top ten, the long-running anime feature “Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack” brought in $89,124, lifting its total to $6.6 million from over 884,000 admissions in Korea. This diverse array of films reflects the dynamic landscape of the Korean box office, catering to a wide range of audience preferences.
