Na Hong-jin's new sci-fi film 'Hope' has surpassed 3 million viewers just 11 days after its release.
According to Yonhap News on July 25, 'Hope' reached the milestone of 3 million viewers on the afternoon of its 11th day in theaters. This achievement comes a day later than the record set by director Yeon Sang-ho's zombie film 'Goonche,' which reached 3 million in 10 days.
'Hope,' which premiered on July 15, has consistently held the top spot at the box office. It notably surpassed 1 million viewers on its third day and 2 million on its fifth day, demonstrating the fastest initial audience growth of the year.
However, recent trends indicate a slowdown in audience growth. Last week, weekday attendance ranged between 200,000 and 300,000, but this week it has dropped to around 100,000.
'Hope' depicts a struggle against an unidentified alien life form that appears near the Demilitarized Zone. This marks Na's first film in a decade since 'The Wailing' in 2016, featuring intense action from actors Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon. The film also includes global Hollywood stars such as Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell.
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