The Return of 'Top Gun' with 260,000 Pre-Sales, Will It Spark a Box Office Boom?
Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Opens on the 22nd
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The movie 'Top Gun: Maverick' is reaping significant benefits from actor Tom Cruise's visit to Korea.
According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system at 7:15 AM on the 22nd, 'Top Gun: Maverick' recorded 265,851 real-time ticket reservations, with a reservation rate of 62.3%.
The film, released on this day, tells the story of the top pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) returning as an instructor and the new team members who are deployed on life-threatening missions.
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'Top Gun: Maverick' postponed its release by about a month to coincide with Tom Cruise's visit to Korea. The 'Top Gun' team embarked on a promotional tour last weekend, garnering high attention. Additionally, it has recorded the highest box office among Tom Cruise's works and is gaining popularity in North America and countries worldwide. Now, it is time to take off in domestic theaters.
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