Colony shatters opening records, fastest 2M admissions in 2026
Key Questions
How fast did Colony reach 2 million admissions?
Colony hit 2 million admissions in just 5 days, setting a new record as the fastest film to reach that milestone in 2026 and surpassing The King's Warden's previous pace.
What international sales has Colony achieved?
The film was pre-sold to 124 countries and has generated 20 billion won in pre-sales, while also breaking box office records in Malaysia where it joins Yeon Sang-ho's top 3 Korean films.
How was Jun Ji-hyun's performance in Colony received?
Jun Ji-hyun received praise for her restrained performance, and in a new interview she discussed themes of aging and the AI-themed evolution of zombies in the film.
What festival recognition did Colony receive?
Colony earned a midnight ovation at Cannes and strong domestic box office performance, signaling its status as a major blockbuster.
Who directed Colony and what is its Korean title?
Yeon Sang-ho directed the zombie film, whose Korean title is Gunche.
Yeon Sang-ho's zombie film 'Colony' (Gunche) hit 2M admissions in just 5 days, beating The King's Warden's pace. Pre-sold to 124 countries, 20B won. Jun Ji-hyun's restrained performance draws praise; she discusses aging and AI-themed zombie evolution in new interview. Cannes midnight ovation and strong domestic box office signal a major blockbuster. Now also shattering Malaysia box office record, joining Yeon Sang-ho's top 3 Korean films there.