In the South Korean box office, it’s a tale of local dominance as “Sleep” maintains its grip on the top spot for a second consecutive week, while Hollywood newcomers “A Haunting in Venice” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem” struggle to make an impact.
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“Sleep” Continues to Shine
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“Sleep,” the homegrown fantasy drama, exhibited its staying power by earning an impressive $2.38 million during its second weekend run. This performance reflects a modest 20% decline in weekend-on-weekend earnings, demonstrating the film’s resilience. With a market share of 39%, “Sleep” has now amassed a total of $7.67 million in revenue after just 12 days in South Korean theaters. Its enchanting storytelling and captivating visuals continue to captivate audiences.
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Hollywood Newcomers Fall Short
Despite being the top new release of the week, “A Haunting in Venice” failed to reach the $1 million mark, with earnings of $980,000 over its opening five days, including $676,000 between Friday and Sunday. The lackluster performance of this Hollywood offering was emblematic of the weekend’s overall box office struggle.
A Sluggish Weekend at the Box Office
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The South Korean box office witnessed its second weakest weekend of 2023, with a total haul of just $6.15 million. This underwhelming performance can be attributed to the typical mid-September lull in cinema attendance, which falls between the end of the summer season and the release of larger local titles tailored for the Chuseok holiday period.
Other Weekend Highlights
- “IU Concert: The Golden Hour” secured the third spot in terms of gross earnings, with a weekend take of $540,000 and a five-day opening total of $790,000. Despite ranking lower in ticket sales, it showed a strong presence.
- “Oppenheimer,” which had held the top spot in South Korea for three consecutive weekends, maintained its position in fourth place, adding $534,000 to reach a cumulative total of $25.0 million.
- Korean title “Honeysweet” claimed fifth place with $318,000 in its fourth weekend, pushing its cumulative earnings to an impressive $9.76 million.
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem” made its debut in sixth place, earning $299,000 over the weekend and $352,000 during its four-day run starting from Thursday.
- Japanese fantasy animation “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” secured seventh place with $230,000 in weekend earnings, accumulating $290,000 over its four opening days.
- Former chart-topper “Concrete Utopia” added $217,000 to its total over the weekend, bringing its cumulative earnings to a substantial $28.0 million since its release on August 9.
- Pixar’s “Elemental” continued to perform steadily, earning $145,000 and increasing its cumulative total to $53.3 million since its release on June 14.
- Rounding out the top ten, South Korean title “Don’t Buy the Seller” earned $114,000 over the weekend, contributing to a three-week cumulative total of $2.95 million.
As the South Korean box office navigates this transitional period, “Sleep” remains the beacon of success, while Hollywood productions strive to find their footing amidst local competition. Moviegoers can look forward to the upcoming Chuseok holiday releases as the cinema landscape continues to evolve.
Source: https://dominioncinemas.net
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