Korea Box Office: Anime Sensation ‘Chiikawa’ Dominates Weekend
“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” led South Korea’s box office for a third weekend, taking 42.7% of ticket revenue from 16 to 18 October. Its continued success has brought the Japanese animated film to nearly 1.83 million admissions, making it a major draw in a crowded market.
The film earned $2.8 million from 378,474 admissions across 1,181 screens, lifting its total since 30 September to $14 million. “The Assassin(s)” placed second with $1 million for the weekend and has passed three million admissions, while “Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub” ranked third. “The Odyssey” took fourth place, and “Whalefall” opened fifth with $300,004.
- “Chiikawa” took 42.7% of South Korea’s weekend box office.
- It drew 378,474 admissions in its third weekend.
- Its cumulative gross reached $14 million.