Charting Cinematic Triumphs: A Weekly Box Office Recap in South Korea

Disney's 'Moana' Makes a Splash in South Korea

Disney's enchanting live-action adaptation of "Moana" has effortlessly captured the top spot at the South Korean box office. During the weekend spanning July 10th to 12th, the film garnered an impressive $3 million from over 400,000 admissions. Since its widespread premiere on July 8th, the movie has amassed a cumulative total of $3.7 million, drawing in more than 500,000 viewers.

'The Eyes' Maintains Its Gripping Hold on Audiences

The homegrown suspense thriller "The Eyes" has demonstrated remarkable resilience, securing its position at second place for another week. The film added an additional $1.8 million from over 250,000 admissions, propelling its total earnings to $8.7 million with an audience count exceeding 1.2 million since its debut.

'Toy Story 5' Continues Its Journey in the Top Three

The beloved animated sequel "Toy Story 5" saw a slight shift to third place, collecting $1.7 million from nearly 240,000 admissions over the weekend. Its total box office revenue in South Korea now stands at $17.6 million, having captivated over 2.5 million viewers since its mid-June launch.

Newcomers and Enduring Hits Shape the Rankings

The faith-based animated musical "David" entered the charts in fourth, earning over $390,000 in its opening weekend. Including advance screenings, its initial run has generated nearly half a million dollars. Meanwhile, the action-horror favorite "Colony" continued its successful run, landing in fifth place with an additional $275,000, bringing its impressive total to $41.4 million since its May release. "Marty Supreme" and "Wild Sing" also maintained their presence, with the latter reaching a substantial $8.5 million in total earnings. The Japanese animated adventure "Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil" secured eighth place, while the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller "Hope" made a strong showing in preview screenings, accumulating over $100,000 ahead of its official release. "Backrooms" rounded out the top ten, contributing to an overall healthy weekend box office that saw a collective gross of $8.2 million.