# The Assassin(s) Crosses 3 Million Moviegoers as Its Third Week Beats Its Second

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-assassins-crosses-3-million-moviegoers/  
Published: 2026-10-12  
Updated: 2026-10-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Most films slow down as the weeks go by. *The Assassin(s)* did the opposite. The Korean thriller has now passed **3 million cumulative moviegoers**, and it got there while growing, not fading.

## The Assassin(s): Box Office

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film | The Assassin(s) |
| Milestone | 3 million cumulative moviegoers |
| Reached | About 8 a.m. KST, October 12, 2026 |
| Source | Korean Film Council |
| Rank among 2026 Korean films | 5th to hit 3 million |
| Weekly box office | No. 1 for three consecutive weeks |

## The Week-by-Week Story

The numbers tell a rare story. According to Soompi’s report, the film drew about **758,587 moviegoers in its third week**, up around 90,000 from the **667,698 in its second week**.

![The Assassin(s)](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-assassina-5-819x1024.jpg)

| Week | Moviegoers |
| --- | --- |
| Week 2 | 667,698 |
| Week 3 | ~758,587 |
| Change | ~+90,000 |

Growth in a third week is unusual for a major release, and it points to strong word of mouth rather than just a big opening.

## What’s the Film About?

*The Assassin(s)* stars **Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il and Lee Min Ho**. It follows an investigation into the mystery and forces behind the **1974 assassination attempt** that shocked South Korea. With a cast like this and a story rooted in real history, it’s easy to see why audiences are curious.

## The Controversy Factor

The film’s run has unfolded alongside a **historical distortion controversy** that emerged during its opening week. Soompi’s report says the debate further heightened public interest and drove more moviegoers to theaters. That’s a reminder that discussion around a film, whether positive or critical, can shape its reach. Whether the film’s depiction is accurate is a matter people are debating, so it’s best to watch and judge for yourself.

## A Strong Year for Korean Cinema

*The Assassin(s)* is only the **fifth Korean film released in 2026** to pass 3 million admissions. That makes it one of the year’s standouts and shows that Korean cinema still draws big crowds.

## More From the Cast

If you want to see more of the stars, Yoo Hae Jin appears in the record-breaking hit **The King’s Warden**, and Lee Min Ho stars in **Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy**. Both are available on Viki.

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## FAQs

Q1. How many moviegoers has The Assassin(s) drawn?

It passed 3 million cumulative admissions on October 12, according to the [Korean Film Council](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Film_Council).

Q2. Who stars in The Assassin(s)?

Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il and Lee Min Ho lead the cast.