Korean Box Office Up 42% In 2026 H1, Driven By ‘The King’s Warden’ & Other Local Hits; ‘Project Hail Mary’ Tops Imports

South Korea clocked a 41.9% increase in box office revenue in the first half of 2026, according to figures released today by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), driven by local hits including The King’s

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29 Jul 2026 13 days ago 1 min read

Korean Box Office Up 42% In 2026 H1, Driven By ‘The King’s Warden’ & Other Local Hits; ‘Project Hail Mary’ Tops Imports

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South Korea clocked a 41.9% increase in box office revenue in the first half of 2026, according to figures released today by the Korean Film Council (

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