[Box Office] Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam' Tops First Weekend ... Quietly Smiling 'Jjanggu'

Movie still from 'Black Adam'. Photo by Warner Bros. Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The movie "Black Adam," starring actor Dwayne Johnson, topped the weekend box office.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system on the 24th, "Black Adam" attracted 313,329 viewers over the weekend (21st-23rd), securing the number one spot at the box office. Its revenue share was 47.0%. The DC Extended Universe action blockbuster, released on the 19th, has recorded a cumulative audience of 428,036.

The musical film "Life is Beautiful," starring Ryu Seung-ryong and Yum Jung-ah (directed by Choi Guk-hee), drew 84,822 viewers to rank second, while "Confidential Assignment 2: International" (directed by Lee Seok-hoon) attracted 70,056 viewers, placing third.

Riding on word of mouth among viewers in their 20s, the animation "Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Riddle! Blossoming Tenkachip School" is gaining popularity. The film was watched by 62,302 people, ranking fourth. Released on the 28th of last month, it has a cumulative audience of 638,081.

Additionally, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" ranked fifth, and "Gwi-mot," released on the 19th, took eighth place.

The total number of moviegoers who visited theaters last weekend stood at 710,830.

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