한국 공포 영화 'Salmokji: Whispering Water'가 개봉 약 한 달 만에 300만 관객을 돌파했다.
영화는 5월 8일부터 10일까지 주말에 147,323명의 관객을 동원하며 누적 관객 수 302만 명을 기록했다. 이는 2003년작 '장화, 홍련'의 314만 명에 이어 한국 공포 영화 중 두 번째로 높은 수치다.
'Salmokji: Whispering Water'는 4월 8일 개봉했으며, 김혜윤이 연기한 수인 역을 중심으로 촬영팀이 예산군 살목지 저수지에서 촬영을 하다 초자연적 공포에 휘말리는 내용을 담고 있다. 이 저수지는 지역 주민들 사이에서 귀신 출몰로 유명한 곳으로 알려져 있다.
주말 박스오피스에서는 '악마는 프라다를 입는다 2'가 195,514명으로 1위를 차지했으며, 애니메이션 '슈퍼 마리오 갤럭시 무비'가 184,014명으로 뒤를 이었다. 두 작품 모두 4월 29일 개봉했다.
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The Korean historical film 'The King's Warden' has surpassed 10 million admissions just over a month after its release, marking the first such achievement for any film, domestic or foreign, in two years. Amid challenges from streaming platforms drawing audiences away from theaters, this milestone offers a rare boost to the Korean cinema industry. Director Jang Hang-jun expressed happiness and caution at the success.
The horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" dominated the South Korean weekend box office, drawing 343,463 admissions from Friday to Sunday. This brings its total audience to 1.98 million since premiering on April 8, according to the Korean Film Council. As of 9 a.m., it leads ticket reservations at 8.9 percent and is on track to surpass 2 million viewers later today.
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Historical drama The King’s Warden crossed the 13 million admissions mark at the South Korean box office during its sixth consecutive weekend at number one. The film earned $8.2 million from 1,253,733 admissions over the March 13-15 weekend. Data comes from KOBIS, the Korean Film Council tracking service.
Silent Friend posted the strongest limited debut among indie films this weekend with a $74,400 gross from two New York City theaters. The film earned a per-theater average of $37,200, the highest for a non-English language release in recent months. Blue Film followed with a solid $31,000 from two engagements.
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The sequel to the 2006 hit was projected to surpass the original movie's lifetime global gross of $326.5 million on May 8. As of the prior day, it had accumulated $324 million worldwide. The film continues its strong run in its second weekend at the North American box office.
Lee Sang-il's kabuki epic Kokuho dominated the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize, winning 10 awards at the ceremony on March 14, 2026—Japan's equivalent to the Oscars—following its record-breaking box office performance earlier in the year.
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Cinemagoers in Thailand have seven new releases to choose from between February 12 and 18, spanning sequels, adaptations, documentaries, and innovative experiences. Highlights include a supernatural sequel and a virtual reality concert. These films offer diverse stories from local folklore to international tales.