The South Korean box office has been buzzing with exciting developments and impressive performances by various films. The fantasy movie 'Wonka' starring Timothee Chalamet has shown remarkable staying power by leading the box office in South Korea for the third consecutive weekend. Despite a 50% week-on-week decline, 'Wonka' has grossed a total of $16.7 million after 19 days in theaters, making it the highest-grossing film of 2024 in Korea. Warner Bros. announced that globally, 'Wonka' has now crossed the $600 million mark in box office earnings.
While 'Wonka' continues its successful run, other films have also made their mark in the Korean cinema market. The biopic 'The Birth of Korea,' which focuses on a 19th-century Catholic priest, climbed to the second position with $993,000 in weekend earnings and a total of $4.46 million in 17 days. The Japanese animation 'Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training' debuted strongly with $863,000 over the weekend and $1.92 million in its first five days in Korea.
Additionally, the Korean comedy-drama 'Citizen of a Kind' has continued to attract audiences, earning $420,000 over the weekend and reaching a cumulative total of $11.3 million, the second highest for any film so far this year in Korea. Meanwhile, 'Dog Days,' a comedy drama backed by CJ ENM, earned $208,000 in its second weekend, bringing its total earnings to $2.36 million.
Other notable mentions include the Korean drama 'Picnic' with $174,000 in weekend earnings and a 12-day total of $1.58 million. 'Argylle' and 'Baby Shark's Big Movie' also had modest performances, earning $60,000 and $52,000 respectively in their second weekends in Korean cinemas. The newly released Spanish animation 'Johnny Puff: Secret Mission' opened with $51,000 over five days, adding to the diverse mix of offerings in the South Korean film market.
Overall, the South Korean box office landscape showcases a mix of local and international films catering to a wide range of audiences, with each showcasing its own unique appeal and drawing audiences to theaters in an ever-evolving market.
