7 Million and Counting: The King’s Warden Is Now Korea’s Biggest Film of 2026 — Can It Hit 10 Million?

When a historical Korean film quietly drops in early February and then keeps climbing week after week, you know something special is happening. The King’s Warden has done exactly that — and the cast just celebrated crossing the 7 million admissions mark in style.

The King’s Warden — Key Box Office Milestones

A Historic Milestone, and an Even Bigger Target Ahead

On February 27, the Korean Film Council officially confirmed that The King’s Warden reached the 7-million-admissions milestone that evening, just 24 days after opening on February 4. That’s a genuinely impressive pace — less than four weeks to reach a number most Korean films never get close to in their entire theatrical run.

Distributor Showbox marked the occasion with commemorative photos and a heartfelt message to fans, saying the story of 1457 would no longer be lonely and sincerely thanking all 7 million audience members for their love and support.

Is a 10 Million Run Possible?

This is where things get really exciting. Industry watchers are now focused on whether The King’s Warden can become Korea’s next 10-million-admissions film — the first in two years since The Roundup: Punishment achieved the milestone in 2024.

The timing could not be better. The film remains at No. 1 at the Korean box office heading into the extended holiday weekend, including the March 1 Independence Movement Day substitute holiday — meaning a major audience surge is very likely in the coming days. Long weekends are box office gold in Korea, and with no comparable competition, The King’s Warden has every chance to extend its lead significantly.

Whether it ultimately crosses 10 million will depend on how well it holds through March, but right now the momentum is firmly in its favour.

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