Korean film 'Hope' reaps $5 mil. in 1st week of N. America release
The Korean sci-fi thriller "Hope" logged nearly $5 million in its first week of release in North America, the film's distributor said Tuesday. The figure came after the alien blockbuster reaped $1.1 million on its opening day on Wednesday, according to Plus M Entertainment. As of Sunday, the film had grossed $4.92 million since its release, according to box-office data tracker Box Office Mojo.…
The Korean sci-fi film Hope generated nearly $5 million during its inaugural week of North American release, according to its distributor. Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and Zo In-sung star in the movie, which chronicles the ensuing turmoil following the appearance of enigmatic beings in the tranquil port town of Hopo, situated near the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone.
The film premiered at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival in May, where it joined 21 other titles in the main competition category. As of Sunday, Hope had amassed $4.92 million since its debut, as reported by box-office data monitor Box Office Mojo. The movie screened in approximately 1,560 theaters across the United States and Canada, making it the largest theatrical debut for a Korean film in the region since the acclaimed Parasite (2019).
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