The comedy blockbuster Zombie Daughter (directed by Pil Gam-sung) is off to a record-breaking start, setting a new benchmark for Korean films in 2025.
🎬 Record-Smashing Opening Day
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, Zombie Daughter drew 430,101 moviegoers on its opening day, July 30. Including preview screenings, the film's total admissions now stand at 462,018.
This marks the highest opening score of 2025, surpassing Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (423,892 viewers). It also set the biggest opening ever for a Korean comedy, overtaking Extreme Job's legendary debut of 368,582 admissions.
It beat out other major Korean box office hits like:
- Exhuma – 330,118 admissions
- 12.12: The Day – 203,813 admissions
- Pilot (summer 2024's biggest hit) – 373,859 admissions
Even among non-franchise Korean films released in the past five years, Zombie Daughter now holds the record for best opening-day numbers.
🔥 Audience Buzz & Glowing Reviews
Word-of-mouth is fueling the momentum. The film scored:
- CGV Egg Index: 91%
- Lotte Cinema rating: 9.1/10
- Naver rating: 9.08/10
Viewers are praising the film as the ultimate summer blend of laughter and heartwarming emotions.
👨👧 Plot & Cast
Zombie Daughter follows a doting dad who goes through top-secret training to protect his daughter—the last remaining zombie on Earth. The movie stars Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jung-eun, and Jo Yeo-jeong, delivering standout comedic performances.
🎥 Other Box Office Rankings
- 2nd Place:F1: The Movie with 118,149 viewers (Total: 2.63 million)
- 3rd Place:Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint with 83,988 viewers (Total: 826,409)
