Chiikawa animated film dominates South Korean box office

The animated film “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” maintained its leadership at the South Korean box office during the weekend of October 23–25. Distributed by Toho, the film captured approximately 45% of the nationwide ticket revenue, earning $2.5 million from over 320,000 admissions.

Since its release on September 30, the fantasy feature has reached a cumulative South Korean total of $17.5 million from more than 2.2 million admissions. The film, directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga by Nagano, follows a small protagonist uncovering mysteries on a coastal island.

Other notable performers in the market included the political thriller “The Assassin(s),” which held second place with a 9.2% market share, and the psychological thriller “Paradise Lost,” which debuted in third place with an 8.9% market share.