[Box Office] SF 'Dune' Tops Weekend... 'Eternals' Booking Rate 79%

Weekend (October 29-31) Box Office

Photo from the movie 'Dune' still

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The sci-fi movie 'Dune' took first place at the box office on the last weekend of October.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated box office system on the 1st, 'Dune' attracted 243,525 viewers over the three days of last weekend (October 29-31), securing the top spot at the box office. The film, which was released on the 20th of last month, has a cumulative audience of 762,513. It was screened 12,711 times across a total of 1,414 screens.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, 'Dune' depicts the legendary messiah Paul’s great journey to ascend the cosmic throne amid a war against evil forces on the desert planet Arrakis over the life-sustaining resource called spice. The cast includes actors Timoth?e Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac.

'Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage' ranked second with 193,685 viewers. Released on the 13th of last month, it has been seen by 1,974,642 people.

The third place went to the animated film 'Ron’s Gone Wrong,' which was released on the 27th of last month. On the same day, director Leos Carax’s new film 'Annette' remained at seventh place.

The total number of moviegoers over the weekend was 588,950, which is a decrease compared to the previous week’s 745,125.

Although weekend attendance in October gradually declined, theaters are expected to recover. From the 1st, operating hour restrictions have been lifted, and in some screening rooms, vaccinated viewers or those presenting a negative PCR test can sit side by side while enjoying popcorn and drinks. The midnight curfew has been lifted, and previously suspended discount coupons are being reissued.

Additionally, Marvel’s new release 'Eternals' is set to open on the 3rd, expected to create synergy. As of 9 a.m. on that day, the real-time reservation rate stands at 79.6%, with 166,931 tickets booked. The domestic Marvel fandom is strong, and Ma Dong-seok is drawing attention as the first male actor to challenge a Hollywood superhero role.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.