A Korean animation film surpasses 'Parasite' as the highest-grossing Korean movie in the U.S.

The Korean animated film 'The King of Kings,' produced by Mofac Studio, has overtaken director Bong Joon Ho’s 'Parasite' to become the highest-grossing Korean film in U.S. box office history.

On April 28, production company Mofac Studio announced that 'The King of Kings' had earned a cumulative total of 54.51 million USD in the U.S. as of the 27th, surpassing the final U.S. box office revenue of 'Parasite,' which was 53.84 million USD. This remarkable milestone was achieved just three weeks after its release.

The film’s earnings are expected to grow even further, particularly due to a surge in family audiences around Easter (April 20), one of the major holidays in the U.S., which is expected to significantly boost its box office performance.

Directed and written by Mofac Studio CEO Jang Sung Ho, 'The King of Kings' is based on Charles Dickens' 'The Life of Our Lord.' The film animates the life of Jesus, from his birth to resurrection.

Hollywood stars Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Forest Whitaker lent their voices to the film, enhancing its production quality.

Following its U.S. release, 'The King of Kings' debuted at No. 2 at the box office, just behind the 'Minecraft Movie' starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, and has maintained strong momentum since.

The film has also received critical acclaim, earning the top rating of A+ from CinemaScore, which is based on actual audience feedback.

Meanwhile, 'The King of Kings' is scheduled for release in South Korea this summer. With its already proven quality and success in the U.S., the film is expected to draw significant interest from Korean audiences as well.