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Colony shatters opening records, fastest 2M admissions in 2026

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.

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Updated May 30, 2026