Real-Time Ticket Sales Surpass '41.7%'... Blockbuster Claims No. 1 Spot Ahead of Its Premiere!

With just two days to go before its premiere, 'Captain America: Brave New World' (directed by Julius Onah) has already captured major attention by surpassing a 40% real-time pre-sale rate in Korea. The highly anticipated blockbuster is set to challenge the reign of the hit film 'Hitman 2,' which recently surpassed 3 million admissions.

'Captain America: Brave New World' follows Sam Wilson as he reunites with President Thaddeus Ross and finds himself at the center of a global conspiracy. As a sinister plot threatens to consume the world, Sam must uncover the truth behind the hidden players and motives.

As of February 10, the film recorded a 41.7% real-time pre-sale rate, taking the No. 1 spot on the Korean movie ticket reservation charts, ahead of major releases like 'Secret: Untold Melody' (12.8%) in 2nd place and 'Hitman 2' (5.6%) in 3rd.

The rest of the top 10 rankings include:

4th: 'Broken' (4.4%)

5th: 'The Brutalist' (3.1%)

6th: 'The Fall: Director’s Cut' (2.7%)

7th: 'Dark Nuns' (2.6%)

8th: 'The Substance' (2.5%)

9th: 'Detective Conan-Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target' (1.8%)

10th: 'Midnight in Paris' (1.5%)

This performance highlights 'Captain America: Brave New World' as a major contender in reshaping February’s box office landscape. Pre-sales for the film officially began on February 7 and have since gained rapid momentum, reflecting high anticipation from fans.

Meanwhile, 'Hitman 2' continues to maintain impressive box office numbers. According to the Korean Film Council, it secured 20,156 admissions over the weekend (Feb 7-9), with a cumulative total of 2.31 million admissions, surpassing its breakeven point of 2.3 million. The film is on the verge of crossing the 2.5 million mark, maintaining its position as the first 2023 release to reach the 2 million milestone.

'Secret: Untold Melody' ranks 2nd with a weekend tally of 138,241 viewers and a cumulative total of 574,484 admissions. 'Broken' comes in 3rd with 94,269 viewers, while 'Dark Nuns' continues its success with over 1.6 million cumulative admissions, surpassing its breakeven point.

Fans are eagerly awaiting 'Captain America: Brave New World', sharing comments like, “That trailer was insane! Can’t wait,” “This is the most anticipated film of February—let’s go,” and “The iconic characters, series, and villains are back. How can we not be excited?” Others expressed their excitement, saying, “The teaser hit me hard with nostalgia—it’s been a while since a trailer made my heart race,” and “It feels like the perfect new beginning for a new Captain America!” Anthony Mackie, who first appeared as the Falcon in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', now takes center stage as the new Captain America, promising to bring a fresh and exciting perspective to the beloved hero.

Legendary actor Harrison Ford steps into the role of President Ross, following the late William Hurt, and is expected to add gravity and tension to the story. Fans can also look forward to familiar faces like Carl Lumbly (from 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'), Tim Blake Nelson, and Liv Tyler, who will reprise her role from 'The Incredible Hulk.'

Directed by Julius Onah ('The Cloverfield Paradox,' 'Luce'), 'Captain America: Brave New World' is set to premiere on February 12, and expectations couldn’t be higher.