The blockbuster Korean film, **Colony**, has achieved phenomenal box office success, reaching an impressive 3,474,934 accumulated admissions by Sunday. This remarkable figure includes 971,034 admissions earned over the recent weekend, as reported by the Korean Film Council, which tracks Friday-to-Sunday weekend chart data for the Korean box office.
This gripping zombie thriller crossed the 3-million admissions milestone on its 10th day of release, Saturday – an extraordinary feat that outpaces the previous record set by the 2026 megahit, “The King’s Warden,” which took 14 days to reach the same benchmark. *Colony*’s rapid ascent solidifies its place as a significant achievement in Korean cinema.
**Colony** stands as the highly anticipated latest zombie thriller from acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho, renowned for his groundbreaking work on “Train to Busan” (2016). The film immerses audiences in a terrifying narrative, following biotechnology professor Se-jeong (portrayed by the iconic Jun Ji-hyun) and a determined group of survivors as they battle to escape a building under strict quarantine amidst a devastating virus outbreak.
Further enhancing its star-studded cast, the blockbuster features Koo Kyo-hwan as a mysterious lone wolf researcher with an unusual ability to control zombies. Joining Jun Ji-hyun are acclaimed actors Ji Chang-wook and Kim Shin-rok, who deliver compelling performances as survivors fiercely battling the relentless zombie threat.
Adding to its prestige, **Colony** celebrated its global premiere at the exclusive Midnight Screenings section of the esteemed Cannes Film Festival just last month, garnering international attention and critical buzz even before its widespread release.
While **Colony** dominated, the weekend chart also saw the American sci-fi horror film “Backrooms” secure the No. 2 spot with a solid 303,264 admissions. The musical movie “Michael” rounded out the top three, attracting 136,682 moviegoers, according to the latest box office data.
