‘I Love You to Death’ Surpasses NT$100 Million in Taiwan, Becomes a Global Breakout Hit

The low-budget thriller “I Love You to Death” has crossed NT$100 million at the Taiwan box office, adding another milestone to a worldwide run that began without major stars or a large production budget.

The film reportedly cost just $750,000 to produce. It has since taken $505 million globally, including $263 million in North America. That gap between production cost and box-office revenue has made the film one of the strongest breakout successes of recent years.

Starting as an independent horror film, “I Love You to Death” has continued to grow through audience word of mouth rather than falling quickly after its release. Its sustained performance has turned it into a global box-office phenomenon.

The success has also brought attention to director Cory Barlog, who moved from being a YouTube creator to becoming one of the year’s most closely watched new directors. The film remains in theaters across Taiwan.