'Avatar 2' Hits 9 Million... Surpassing 'Iron Man 3', Heading Toward 10 Million

Top 10 All-Time Foreign Film Box Office Records

The movie 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has attracted 9 million viewers, entering the top 10 domestic box office for foreign films.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system as of 10 a.m. on the 12th, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (directed by James Cameron) recorded a cumulative audience of 9,002,343. It surpassed 'Iron Man 3' (2013), which ranked 10th among foreign films released domestically with 9,001,309 viewers, entering the top 10 box office.

Avatar: The Way of Water stills [Photo by Walt Disney Company Korea]

Released on the 14th of last month, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is the sequel to 'Avatar,' which premiered in 2009 and was the first foreign film to attract 10 million viewers. The film depicts the story of the family formed by Jake Sully and Neytiri on the planet Pandora. The breathtaking visuals, unique imagery, and touching story have received positive reviews from audiences, drawing attention to the final score.

Will 'Avatar: The Way of Water' be recorded as this year's first '10 million viewer film'? The movie reached the 9 million mark 30 days after its release, attracting audiences 2 days faster than 'Avatar.' If this pace continues, it is highly likely to reach 10 million viewers before the Lunar New Year holiday. It will be the first foreign film to do so in three and a half years since 'Aladdin' in July 2019.

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