Local science-fiction survival thriller “Hope” stormed the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 17–19.
According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the highly anticipated blockbuster generated $11.3 million from 1,504,019 admissions over the three-day window, capturing a dominant 66.62% share of the total market revenue.
Directed by Na Hong Jin, the big-budget production features a star-studded international and local ensemble including Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander. The narrative centers on the residents of a remote, isolated harbor village who discover a mysterious alien entity on the outskirts of their town, quickly turning their quiet community into a desperate battleground for human survival. Capitalizing on massive pre-release anticipation and extensive preview screenings, the film has amassed a cumulative gross of $16 million from 2,129,723 total admissions.
“Minions & Monsters” debuted in second place, capturing $2.1 million from 308,575 admissions over the frame. Since its launch, the film has gathered a total local cume of $2.6 million from 374,784 ticket buyers.
