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Kung Fu from Taiwanese hitmaker Giddens Ko has been scheduled to open for the major Lunar New Year holiday in February 2026.

The film has been 10 years in the making and is billed as the biggest Taiwanese production in a decade, with a budget of nearly $9.1m (Nt$300m). The action fantasy adventure is based on a novel by Ko about two high-school losers who, along with a homeless old man with unparalleled martial-arts skills, fight to restore justice to their city and unravel a 500-year-old grudge.

Compared to the original novel, which was published online in 2001, Ko said: “The film...

The South Korean box office saw “Mickey 17” retain its dominance for a second consecutive weekend, grossing KRW5.6 billion ($3.8 million) and capturing 65.79% of the market share. The sci-fi epic, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Robert Pattinson, continues to build on its impressive opening, bringing its cumulative total to $14.3 million with 2.1 million admissions.

According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the weekend of March 7-9, saw the top 10 films earn a combined $5.8 million, reflecting a significant drop from last weekend’s $9 million.

“Mickey 17,” which follows a ‘reprinted’ worker on a space colony tasked with dangerous jobs, attracted 562,206 admissions over the weekend across 1,895 screens. The film’s ongoing success in Korea has been bolstered by Imax screenings.

In second place, South Korean horror “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” added $402,927 to its total, accounting for 6.87% of the market share. The film has now grossed $2.5 million with 384,934 admissions,...

The South Korean box office experienced a seismic shift this weekend as “Mickey 17” claimed the top spot with a commanding $6.6 million debut, capturing 69.06% of the market share.

The sci-fi film, directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, not only outpaced all competitors but also set a new high for 2025, surpassing the opening of “Captain America: Brave New World.” According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the weekend of Feb. 28-March 2 saw the top 10 films earn a total of $9 million, a significant boost from the previous weekend’s $4.4 million.

“Mickey 17,” which follows a ‘reprinted’ worker (Pattinson) on a distant planet colony tasked with dangerous jobs that no one else will do, attracted 980,549 admissions over the weekend across 2,153 screens. Warner Bros. reported a four-day opening total of KRW12.9 billion ($9 million), benefiting from a non-traditional Friday release and the Monday Independence Day Movement holiday.

Captain America: Brave New World kept its grip on the top position at the South Korean box office for a second consecutive weekend, though it experienced a drop in earnings. Meanwhile, Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning, an animated horror thriller, made a solid debut, landing in second place.

Data from the Korean Film Council’s Kobis tracking service revealed that Captain America: Brave New World earned KRW3.1 billion ($2.2 million), securing 44% of the market share. The film, starring Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, drew 316,146 viewers, bringing its total earnings to $9.2 million. Despite a strong performance, the film’s earnings saw a decline from its opening weekend.

In second place, Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning grossed $739,664, with 108,090 admissions. Directed by Kim Dong-chul, the film follows Father Park, an excommunicated priest who must protect a child with special powers from a corrupt master. The movie launched across 841 screens, capturing 14.65% of the weekend’s box office.

The South Korean box office saw “Captain America: Brave New World” retain the top spot for a second consecutive weekend, though its earnings declined. Meanwhile, animated horror thriller “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” debuted in second place.

According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “Captain America: Brave New World” remained in first place with KRW3.1 billion ($2.2 million), accounting for 44% of the market share. The Marvel blockbuster, which follows Sam Wilson as he steps into the Captain America mantle, attracted 316,146 admissions over the weekend and has a cumulative total of $9.2 million.

Debuting in second place, “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning” earned $739,664 over the weekend with 108,090 admissions. The film, directed by Kim Dong-chul, follows Father Park, a doctor-turned-priest excommunicated for performing exorcisms. He is called upon by a monk from a secretive temple to protect a powerful child from a corrupt master, forcing him to confront his inner demons.