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Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers in South Korea Within Six Days

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' surpassed 2 million viewers in South Korea within six days of its release.
  • The movie achieved this milestone six days faster than Nolan's previous film, 'Oppenheimer,' which drew 3.23 million viewers in 2023.
  • 'Oppenheimer' is the fourth foreign film released this year in South Korea to exceed 2 million viewers, following 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' 'Toy Story 5,' and 'Project Hail Mary.'

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'Oppenheimer,' has captivated South Korean audiences, surpassing the 2 million viewer mark just six days after its release on July 5.

Universal Pictures reported that the film crossed the 2 million viewer threshold around 6 a.m. on July 10. This impressive pace makes 'Oppenheimer' six days faster than Nolan's previous blockbuster, 'Oppenheimer,' which went on to attract 3.23 million viewers in 2023.

'Oppenheimer' surpassed 2 million viewers around 6 a.m. on July 10.

โ€” Universal PicturesThe distributor announced the film's box office achievement.

'Oppenheimer' now stands as the fourth foreign film released in South Korea this year to achieve this significant viewership milestone. It follows in the footsteps of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which has drawn 5.91 million viewers, 'Toy Story 5' with 2.93 million viewers, and 'Project Hail Mary' with 2.91 million viewers.

The film is a reinterpretation of Homer's ancient epic poem, chronicling the hero Odysseus's arduous journey home as he battles the wrath of the gods after leading the Trojans to victory in the Trojan War. The cast includes notable actors such as Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland.

This is six days faster than Nolan's previous film, 'Oppenheimer,' which was seen by 3.23 million people in 2023.

โ€” Universal PicturesThe distributor highlighted the film's strong performance compared to Nolan's earlier work.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.