The film 'The King of Kings,' which has showcased the pride of Korean cinema at the North American box office, has surpassed 500,000 cumulative viewers on its 10th day of release.
The global K-animation 'The King of Kings' surpassed 500,000 cumulative viewers at 9 a.m. today (25th), on its 10th day of release. This is at the same pace as 'Dino Bites: The Dinosaur in Korea 3D,' which attracted 1.05 million viewers, and just one day apart from the blockbuster 'A Love's Hachuping,' which drew 1.24 million viewers last year, proving once again that it is a dark horse poised to shake up the summer box office landscape. Additionally, it ranked third in the box office rankings for animated films released in 2025.
This marks the current box office TOP 3 record following 'Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2' with 930,000 viewers and 'Elio' with 600,000 viewers. 'The King of Kings' has seen a 252.1% increase in weekend viewers compared to the average weekday attendance during its opening week, raising expectations that this trend will continue into the second weekend, with prospects for the top spot in the box office for animated films released in 2025 and even long-lasting success.
In line with the success of 'The King of Kings,' support and praise from Korea's leading animation directors are also pouring in. Director Oh Seung-yoon of 'The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly' noted, "I support the achievement born from 10 years of effort," expressing admiration for the production team's long dedication to the project. Director Kim Dong-cheol of 'Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning' shared, "It is an amazing experience to enter the biblical story and share in Jesus' life; the miracles I had only imagined are heightened by high-quality visuals," delivering heartfelt praise for the work.
The film 'The King of Kings' is a global hit K-animation depicting renowned British author Charles Dickens embarking on a journey 2,000 years ago with his youngest son, Walter, into the greatest story ever told. Surpassing 500,000 viewers within 10 days of release, this work leaves a significant mark on Korean animation and is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.
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