Bong Joon Ho Becomes 1st Korean Director To Top North American Box Office With “Mickey 17”
Bong Joon Ho’s new film “Mickey 17” topped the North American box office in its opening weekend!
On March 9 local time, Variety reported that “Mickey 17”—which premiered on March 7 in the United States—was projected to earn a total of $19.1 million by the end of its opening weekend. Including global markets, the film has grossed a total of $53.3 million worldwide thus far.
With this opening, Bong Joon Ho has become the first Korean film director ever to reach No. 1 at the North American box office.
Outside of North America, “Mickey 17” has recorded the highest earnings in South Korea (where it was released on February 28 and grossed $9 million in its first week), followed by France ($2.9 million thus far) and the United Kingdom ($2.7 million).
Congratulations to Bong Joon Ho on his historic achievement!
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Bong Joon Ho’s new film “Mickey 17” topped the North American box office in its opening weekend!
On March 9 local time, Variety reported that “Mickey 17”—which premiered on March 7 in the United States—was projected to earn a total of $19.1 million by the end of its opening weekend. Including global markets, the film has grossed a total of $53.3 million worldwide thus far.
With this opening, Bong Joon Ho has become the first Korean film director ever to reach No. 1 at the North American box office.
Outside of North America, “Mickey 17” has recorded the highest earnings in South Korea (where it was released on February 28 and grossed $9 million in its first week), followed by France ($2.9 million thus far) and the United Kingdom ($2.7 million).
Congratulations to Bong Joon Ho on his historic achievement!
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