'The Assassin(s)' slips to No. 2 at weekend box office
The Korean film "The Assassin(s)" attracted more than 400,000 admissions over the weekend, despite controversy over its historical details, but slipped to No. 2 at the box office, industry data showed Monday. The film garnered 407,680 admissions over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to 2,992,544 as of Sunday, according to the Korean Film Council. The council's weekend chart compiles…
The Korean film The Assassin(s) held onto the second spot at the weekend box office, despite facing criticism over its historical accuracy, according to industry data released on Monday. The movie drew 407,680 admissions over the weekend, pushing its total domestic revenue to 2,992,544 tickets as of Sunday, reported the Korean Film Council.
The chart, which covers sales from Friday to Sunday, indicated that The Assassin(s) had previously ruled the box office for two straight weekends. It earned 412,004 viewers during the preceding weekend. The Japanese animated film Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island claimed the top position, garnering 407,895 admissions and amassing 1,281,485 cumulative ticket sales. Other Korean productions are also part of the box office data.
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