Word of Mouth Boosts 'Elemental' to Weekend Box Office Top Spot

[Box Office]
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Disney·Pixar animated film 'Elemental' topped the weekend box office.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater ticket sales on the 26th, 'Elemental' attracted 498,619 viewers over the weekend (23rd-25th), securing the number one spot at the box office. The cumulative audience reached 1,241,784.

'Elemental' is an animation that tells the story of Amber, a witty and fiery passionate character living in Element City, where the four elements of fire, water, air, and earth reside. She meets Wade, a cheerful, emotional, and easygoing character like flowing water, and through their special friendship, she discovers new possibilities within herself.

The film, released on the 14th, steadily gathered audiences through word of mouth, surpassing 1 million cumulative viewers and topping the weekend box office in its second week.

Action film 'The Outlaws 3' starring Ma Dong-seok (director Lee Sang-yong) attracted 433,242 viewers, ranking second. Released on the 31st of last month, it has accumulated 9,667,479 viewers.

In third place was 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' released on the 21st, which drew 240,881 viewers.

Also released on the same day, 'Gentleman' (director Park Hoon-jung) started off in fourth place with 211,395 viewers.

Fifth place went to 'The Flash,' sixth to 'Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi ~ The Black Iron Mystery Train,' and seventh to 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.'

The total number of moviegoers who visited theaters over the weekend was recorded at 1,561,02.

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