The movie has overwhelmingly topped the box office by drawing 330,000 viewers on its opening day.
[Director/Screenplay: Na Hong-jin | Production: Posed Films | Co-production: PlusM Entertainment, Westworld Inc. | Distributor: PlusM Entertainment], which was anticipated as a summer blockbuster, recorded 333,899 viewers on its opening day. This surpasses (113,673), (120,482), and (310,042), achieving the highest opening score among director Na Hong-jin's filmography. Furthermore, it far exceeds this year's previous best opening record (199,762) and the box office hit (330,118), claiming the number one opening score for 2026.
Audiences who have watched the film are pouring in praise for its powerful cinematic experience. Positive reviews continue to flow in about the unpredictable narrative progression and suspense, the overwhelming scale of the chase action sequences, and the passionate performances by the cast, heralding a hot word-of-mouth wave.
tells the story of Beom-seok, the head of the Hopo Port branch office located in the demilitarized zone, who hears news from neighborhood youths about a tiger's appearance, and encounters an unbelievable reality amid the entire village going on high alert. Having launched its box office run amid enthusiastic acclaim from domestic and international media and audiences, is currently in full theatrical release across the country.
