Ethan Hunt’s Explosive Return Commands Over 64% of Weekend Revenue

Tom Cruise’s iconic character Ethan Hunt once again held firm at the top of the Korean box office for the second consecutive weekend. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning earned an impressive $5 million this past weekend alone, drawing 688,160 admissions from 2,150 screens nationwide. This accounted for a commanding 64.65% share of the total box office revenue, according to Kobis, the official Korean Film Council’s tracking system.

Since its May 17 release, the spy thriller’s cumulative box office haul has soared to $13.4 million, with 1.84 million moviegoers having experienced Ethan Hunt’s latest high-stakes mission on the big screen.

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Opens Strong, Snatching Second Place

Following close behind the Mission: Impossible juggernaut is Disney’s beloved family animation Lilo & Stitch, which debuted with a respectable $1.1 million and 157,480 admissions across 1,034 screens. Since its May 21 launch, this heartwarming story has accumulated $1.3 million in Korean ticket sales, appealing to both young audiences and families eager for an engaging cinematic escape.

Local Crime Thriller ‘Yadang: The Snitch’ Holds Its Own in Third

South Korea’s homegrown crime sensation Yadang: The Snitch continued to captivate audiences in its third-place position, adding $450,067 from 61,940 new admissions this weekend. Since its April release, this gritty thriller has amassed a staggering $23 million with over 3.32 million viewers, underscoring the enduring appeal of domestic films that combine thrilling narratives with local flavor.

Family Favorites and Local Hits Fuel the Korean Box Office

Rounding out the top five, A Minecraft Movie delighted fans by bringing in $178,899 from 26,250 admissions. The film has now surpassed $9.2 million in total earnings and drawn more than 1.34 million viewers since its opening. Meanwhile, The Old Woman With the Knife, a South Korean action-drama, earned $142,121 this weekend, pushing its overall box office to $3.7 million with over half a million admissions.

Political Documentary and Horror Sequel Make Their Mark

New to the charts this week was the politically charged documentary Election Fraud: Act of God?, debuting in sixth place with $107,737 and 15,823 admissions across 140 screens. Since its May 21 release, the film has accumulated $152,182, attracting viewers interested in Korea’s political landscape.

Horror fans were treated to Final Destination Bloodlines, which added $95,933 to its tally in seventh place. The sequel has now earned $516,929 from 70,307 admissions, maintaining steady interest among thriller enthusiasts.

Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ and Japanese Romance See Mixed Results

Marvel’s latest, Thunderbolts, slipped to eighth place this weekend, earning $91,758 with 12,515 admissions. The superhero ensemble has grossed $6.7 million in Korea, reflecting the franchise’s loyal fanbase even as it faces stiffer competition.

Japanese romantic drama My Beloved Stranger opened ninth, drawing $80,836 from 11,822 admissions on 212 screens, offering a fresh emotional narrative to Korean audiences.

Anime Classic ‘Attack on Titan’ Still Drawing Crowds

Finally, the long-running anime sensation Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack rounded out the top 10, bringing in $89,124 this weekend. With a total gross of $6.6 million and more than 884,000 admissions, the film’s sustained popularity highlights the enduring global appeal of the anime genre.

Box Office Summary: Solid Momentum as May Winds Down

With the top 10 movies collectively generating over $8.4 million this weekend—a slight dip from the previous week’s haul—the Korean box office remains strong, fueled by a potent mix of blockbuster franchises, beloved family films, gripping local dramas, and compelling documentaries. This diverse lineup ensures steady audience engagement as the month of May draws to a close.