The film Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, has claimed the top spot at the box office, dethroning Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, Heart of the Beast drew 21,474 viewers on Thursday, securing its position at the summit. The movie’s cumulative audience has now reached 52,449.
Heart of the Beast, which hit theaters on October 28, is an intense survival drama. It follows James (played by Brad Pitt), a former Army Special Forces operative, and his retired military dog, Odin. After a plane crash leaves them stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, the duo must rely solely on each other as they face constant life-threatening challenges.
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island slipped to second place, attracting 19,391 viewers on the same day. Its total audience count now stands at an impressive 2,362,207.
Rounding out the top three is Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng, which drew 10,049 moviegoers to theaters. This documentary has amassed a total audience of 26,968 to date.
