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‘Jurassic World Rebirth' Holds Off ‘Superman' at Korea Box Office
Dinosaur tentpole 'Jurassic World Rebirth' retained its number one spot at the South Korean box office over the July 11–13 weekend, earning $3.1 million from 456,149 admissions across 1,304 screens. According to KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film has now grossed $11.9 million locally. Close behind was 'Superman,' which opened with $2.9 million and 397,569 admissions. James Gunn's superhero reboot began its Korean run on Wednesday, with a five-day total of $4.07 million. More from Variety James Gunn Got Bradley Cooper for 'Superman' Cameo Because He Needed 'Somebody That Could Walk In the Footsteps of Marlon Brando' James Gunn Says He's 'Incredibly Grateful' For Successful Opening of 'Superman': 'A Hopeful Testament to the Kindness and Quality of Human Beings' David Zaslav Champions New DC Universe and 'Bold 10-Year Plan' After 'Superman' Box Office Victory: 'The Vision Is Clear. The Momentum Is Real' South Korean thriller 'Noise' held strong in third place, adding $2.2 million for a running total of $8.3 million since its release. Directed by Kim Soo-jin, the psychological horror stars Lee Sun-bin as a woman unraveling a mystery tied to her missing sister. Brad Pitt's 'F1' took fourth place with $2.04 million, pushing its cumulative gross to $10.9 million. New South Korean horror 'Ghost Train' debuted in fifth place with $307,305 from 44,512 admissions. Its cumulative gross now stands at $462,106. Directed by Tak Se-woong, the film stars Joo Hyun-young as Da-kyung, a YouTube horror storyteller who investigates eerie incidents at Gwangrim Station after losing subscribers. She's joined by Jeon Bae-soo as the stationmaster and Choi Bo-min as agency producer Woo-jin. 'How to Train Your Dragon' continued its strong performance in sixth, adding $296,217 to reach a total of $12.7 million. 'Elio' placed seventh, grossing $216,513 for a total of $3.9 million. Japanese animated features entered the top 10 with preview bows ahead of wider release. 'Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback' opened in ninth with $81,222, narrowly ahead of 'Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales,' which earned $68,393. Korean occult thriller 'The Pact' reentered the top 10 with $43,168 for a total of $5.3 million. The top 10 films collectively grossed $11.4 million over the July 11–13 weekend, down from $12.1 million the previous frame. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
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‘Jurassic World Rebirth' Holds Off ‘Superman' at Korea Box Office
Dinosaur tentpole 'Jurassic World Rebirth' retained its number one spot at the South Korean box office over the July 11–13 weekend, earning $3.1 million from 456,149 admissions across 1,304 screens. According to KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film has now grossed $11.9 million locally. Close behind was 'Superman,' which opened with $2.9 million and 397,569 admissions. James Gunn's superhero reboot began its Korean run on Wednesday, with a five-day total of $4.07 million. More from Variety James Gunn Got Bradley Cooper for 'Superman' Cameo Because He Needed 'Somebody That Could Walk In the Footsteps of Marlon Brando' James Gunn Says He's 'Incredibly Grateful' For Successful Opening of 'Superman': 'A Hopeful Testament to the Kindness and Quality of Human Beings' David Zaslav Champions New DC Universe and 'Bold 10-Year Plan' After 'Superman' Box Office Victory: 'The Vision Is Clear. The Momentum Is Real' South Korean thriller 'Noise' held strong in third place, adding $2.2 million for a running total of $8.3 million since its release. Directed by Kim Soo-jin, the psychological horror stars Lee Sun-bin as a woman unraveling a mystery tied to her missing sister. Brad Pitt's 'F1' took fourth place with $2.04 million, pushing its cumulative gross to $10.9 million. New South Korean horror 'Ghost Train' debuted in fifth place with $307,305 from 44,512 admissions. Its cumulative gross now stands at $462,106. Directed by Tak Se-woong, the film stars Joo Hyun-young as Da-kyung, a YouTube horror storyteller who investigates eerie incidents at Gwangrim Station after losing subscribers. She's joined by Jeon Bae-soo as the stationmaster and Choi Bo-min as agency producer Woo-jin. 'How to Train Your Dragon' continued its strong performance in sixth, adding $296,217 to reach a total of $12.7 million. 'Elio' placed seventh, grossing $216,513 for a total of $3.9 million. Japanese animated features entered the top 10 with preview bows ahead of wider release. 'Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback' opened in ninth with $81,222, narrowly ahead of 'Doraemon: Nobita's Art World Tales,' which earned $68,393. Korean occult thriller 'The Pact' reentered the top 10 with $43,168 for a total of $5.3 million. The top 10 films collectively grossed $11.4 million over the July 11–13 weekend, down from $12.1 million the previous frame. Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
