Interest in the conclave, which selects the next pope following the death of Pope Francis, has grown, leading to the film 'Conclave' based on this subject rising again in the box office rankings.
According to the integrated computer network of the Movie Promotion Committee on the 23rd, the number of attendees for 'Conclave' the previous day was 1,507, ranking it 5th in the box office. The cumulative audience number is 277,223.
'Conclave' was released on March 5th. On the day before Pope Francis' death, it was at 12th in the box office, but it rose to 7th on the 21st and continued to climb further in the rankings. The number of screening theaters increased from 82 on the 21st to 89 on the 22nd.
Interest has also surged in online spaces. According to the content evaluation platform WatchaPedia, this film ranked 5th in the hot rankings, showing a higher search volume compared to the recently released Netflix variety show 'Kian's Bizarre B&B' and the upcoming film 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' starring Ma Dong-seok.
Directed by Edward Berger, 'Conclave' is a thriller that uncovers the conflicts, conspiracies, and betrayals surrounding the papal election in the Vatican.
Not only 'Conclave,' but the 2019 Netflix film 'The Two Popes' is also gaining attention again. This film explores the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI, who shook the Vatican with his voluntary resignation, and his successor, Pope Francis.