Global Box Office Update: “teh Ugly” Makes a Strong Debut
Here’s a look at the latest performance of films across the global box office, according to recent data.The weekend saw a mix of new entries and continued success for established titles,with a total collective gross of $8.1 million for the top ten films. This represents a slight dip from the previous week’s $8.3 million.
Here’s a breakdown of the top performers:
* “The Ugly“ launched strongly in second place, earning $2.1 million from 281,924 admissions. This South Korean mystery thriller,directed by Yeon Sang-ho,now boasts a cumulative total of $2.4 million.
* The film centers around Dong-hwan, who uncovers skeletal remains and begins investigating the decades-old disappearance of his mother. It stars Park Jeong-min alongside Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been, Im Seong-jae, and Han Ji-hyun.
* “F1”, the Brad Pitt-led racing drama, secured third place with $415,168. Its overall cumulative total now reaches an impressive $38.6 million.
* “The Conjuring: Last Rites” continued to perform well, adding $582,016 to its total, bringing it to $2.7 million as its September 3rd release.
* “Murder Report”, a Korean crime drama, followed closely in fifth, grossing $537,690 for a $2.1 million cumulative total.
* The plot follows a reporter’s interview with a serial killer confessing to 11 murders, starring Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il.
* “My Daughter is a Zombie” ranked sixth,adding $237,129 to its already substantial $37.9 million total.
* A new local horror entry, “Homecam”, debuted at No. 7 with $287,052.
* The re-release of the beloved animated classic, “Princess Mononoke”, collected $238,734, bringing its cumulative total to $437,239.
* “The Birth of Korea 2”, a documentary sequel, opened at No. 9 with $105,638 from 14,149 admissions. It delves into Korea’s modern history and the founding of the Republic of Korea.
* Rounding out the chart, the Chinese romance “Just For Meeting You” earned $93,327, reaching a total of $912,836.
* Directed by Liu Yulin, the film stars Liu Haocun and Song Weilong in a story of rivalry and romance adapted from a popular youth novel.
What does this mean for you?
These results demonstrate the continued global appeal of diverse cinematic offerings. You can see a strong showing from both established franchises and new, locally-produced films. If you’re a film enthusiast, this provides a snapshot of what’s currently captivating audiences worldwide. Moreover, the slight dip in overall box office revenue suggests a perhaps shifting landscape, and it will be interesting to observe how future releases perform in the coming weeks.
