Nolan's 'Odyssey' tops Korean box office for foreign films
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has surpassed 'Avatar: The Way of Water' as the highest-grossing international film in South Korea. The film earned KRW139.2 billion, or about $101.5 million, as of October 11.
Viewers in South Korea can now watch 'The Odyssey' in local theaters, with the film's box office success reflecting its popularity there.
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box office record
The film's KRW139.2 billion total is the highest for any non-Korean release in the country's history.
local currency success
The earnings are measured in Korean won, not U.S. dollars, highlighting the film's strong performance in the local market.
Common questions
how much did 'The Odyssey' earn in South Korea?
It made KRW139.2 billion, which is about $101.5 million.
did 'The Odyssey' beat 'Avatar: The Way of Water'?
Yes, it surpassed the previous record holder in local-currency terms.
Sources
- Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Overtakes ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ as Korea’s Biggest International Film of All Time (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran, Variety Film · variety.com
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