Colony has officially become the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, pulling in 1,089,996 viewers as of May 24, according to the Korean Film Council. The film outpaced The King's Warden, which held the year's box office lead until now.
Colony reached the milestone faster than any other 2026 release. Word-of-mouth appears to be driving the audience.
Korean cinema continues to draw audiences. Colony's early numbers suggest sustained box office momentum through the summer season.
With the film already breaking records before the summer blockbuster season fully arrives, Colony is on track to be among the year's biggest box office performers. How it fares against incoming competition remains uncertain.
