Korea Box Office: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Stays on Top as ‘Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning’ Opens Strong
variety.comNaman Ramachandran The South Korean box office saw “Captain America: Brave New World” retain the top spot for a second consecutive weekend, though its earnings declined.
Meanwhile, animated horror thriller “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” debuted in second place. According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “Captain America: Brave New World” remained in first place with KRW3.1 billion ($2.2 million), accounting for 44% of the market share.
The Marvel blockbuster, which follows Sam Wilson as he steps into the Captain America mantle, attracted 316,146 admissions over the weekend and has a cumulative total of $9.2 million.
Debuting in second place, “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” earned $739,664 over the weekend with 108,090 admissions. The film, directed by Kim Dong-chul, follows Father Park, a doctor-turned-priest excommunicated for performing exorcisms.
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