Korea Box Office: Anime Hit ‘Chiikawa’ Retains Lead as Brad Pitt Thriller ‘Heart of the Beast’ Debuts
“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” stayed top of South Korea’s box office for a third weekend, taking $1.7 million. Its continued lead underlines the anime’s strong local appeal, with the film’s cumulative gross now at $20.1 million.
Brad Pitt survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” opened second with $1.2 million over the weekend and $1.5 million since its mid-week release. “Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng” debuted third with $326,609, while “The Assassin(s)” placed fourth and raised its cumulative gross to $25.5 million despite complaints and protests over its historical portrayal. “The Odyssey” remained in the top ten in its 13th weekend, with a $106.4 million cumulative gross.
In short
- “Chiikawa” led South Korea’s box office for a third weekend.
- “Heart of the Beast” opened in second place.
- “The Odyssey” has earned $106.4 million in South Korea.
Explained simply
South Korea’s box office is shaped by local audiences’ choices among domestic films and international releases, including animation. A film’s ranking reflects ticket sales over a set period, while its cumulative gross is the total it has earned in cinemas so far.
Chiikawa began as a Japanese character franchise and has grown into a popular anime property. Brad Pitt is an American actor whose films are released internationally, while “The Assassin(s)” is a Korean historical film; disputes over how history is portrayed can draw public criticism as well as cinema audiences.
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