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The King of Kings’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Korean Film in U.S. History

The animated retelling of Jesus Christ’s life surpasses ‘Parasite’ with $54.51 million in box office earnings as of April 28, 2025.

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Overview

  • Mofac Studios’ 3-D animated film, directed by CEO Jang Seong-ho, adapts Charles Dickens’ ‘The Life of Our Lord’ into a father-son narrative about the life of Jesus Christ.
  • The film’s U.S. box office total of $54.51 million has overtaken the $53.84 million earned by Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite,’ setting a new record for Korean films in the U.S.
  • Released on April 11 in 3,200 theaters, the movie broke records for animated biblical films with a $19.1 million opening weekend.
  • Featuring a star-studded voice cast, including Oscar Isaac and Mark Hamill, the film has received an A+ CinemaScore, reflecting strong audience approval.
  • Scheduled for a July release in South Korea, the film is also preparing for an upcoming streaming rollout later this year.