Director Na Hong-jin's new film surpassed 600,000 advance bookings on its opening day, marking the spectacular beginning of an overwhelming box office success.
(Director/Screenwriter Na Hong-jin, Production Pozed Films, Co-production Plus M Entertainment·Westworld Inc., Provided/Distributed by Plus M Entertainment) recorded 603,601 advance bookings as of 7 a.m. on July 15, its opening day. Maintaining the No. 1 advance booking rate for 11 days before release, it showed the fastest box office momentum among 2026 releases, sweeping the top advance booking rates across all three major theater chains: Megabox, CGV, and Lotte Cinema.
Following advance screenings where audiences experienced the film, praise has been pouring in for the cinematic experience only available in theaters. Comments from actual viewers continue, including "The pace and cinematography are excellent," "It's like enjoying the finest action," and "The cinematography experienced on a large screen is breathtaking," heightening anticipation.
tells the story that begins when Beom-seok, the head of Hopo Port Outpost located in the demilitarized zone, receives news from local young men about a tiger appearing, and the entire village goes on alert as he encounters an unbelievable reality. , which has broken this year's advance booking record, is currently enjoying theatrical release nationwide.
