Box Office Report: 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' Reigns Supreme in South Korea
The South Korean fantasy comedy film "My Daughter Is a Zombie" dominated the Korean box office during the Aug. 1–3 weekend, earning $8.3 million from 1.17 million admissions. Since its debut on July 30, the film has grossed $12.5 million, drawing over 430,000 admissions on its opening day, setting a new 2025 record.
Directed by Pil Gam-seong, the film stars Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Yu-ri. The story revolves around a devoted father who brings his infected teenage daughter to his mother's rural home while society hunts the infected. Despite her transformation, the daughter retains fleeting signs of humanity, and he uses his animal training skills to guide her toward normalcy.
In second place was the Brad Pitt racing drama "F1," adding $3 million for a cumulative total of $23.8 million. The South Korean animated biblical tale "The King of Kings" took third place with $966,839, lifting its total to $6.9 million. "Omniscient Reader," last week's box office leader, slipped to fourth place, bringing in $708,446 for a cumulative gross of $6.7 million.
The animated sequel "The Bad Guys 2" debuted in fifth place with $769,611, while the Marvel reboot "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" dropped to sixth place with $574,540. "Detective Conan the Movie: One-Eyed Flashback" earned $332,845, securing the seventh spot. The children's musical adventure "Bebefinn Sing-Along Movie: Into the Pinkfong World" added $264,713, pushing its total to $1 million.
Another children's title, "GoGo Dino the Movie: Gecko's Dream," opened in ninth place with $130,974. Rounding out the top ten, the Korean thriller "Noise" added $127,866 for a total of $12 million. The top ten films collectively grossed $15.2 million over the Aug. 1–3 weekend, marking the year's highest weekend total.
In conclusion, the South Korean fantasy comedy "My Daughter Is a Zombie" continues to captivate audiences, leading the box office with its unique storyline and strong performances. The diverse range of films in the top ten showcases the variety of genres and themes that appeal to moviegoers in South Korea.