1.37 Million Flock to Theaters on Christmas... 'Avatar: The Way of Fire' Surpasses 3 Million, 'Zootopia 2' Tops 7 Million Viewers

(From left) Posters of 'Avatar 3' and 'Zootopia 2'. Provided by Walt Disney Company Korea

The Hollywood blockbusters 'Avatar: The Way of Fire' and 'Zootopia 2' brought rare vitality to theaters on Christmas Day, December 25, sweeping the box office. Thanks to the success of these two films, the daily number of moviegoers surpassed 1 million for the first time this month.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket sales network on December 26, 'Avatar: The Way of Fire' attracted 640,000 viewers and 'Zootopia 2' drew 430,000 viewers the previous day. The total number of people who visited theaters on that day reached 1.37 million, a significant increase compared to last weekend's figures of 880,000 on December 21 and 820,000 on December 22.

'Zootopia 2' reached a cumulative audience of 7.03 million in just 30 days after its release, becoming the first film released this year to surpass 7 million viewers. This pace is 41 days faster than 'Elemental,' which ranks fourth among the highest-grossing animated films with 7.24 million viewers. It is now almost certain that it will become the first Disney animation to top the annual box office in Korea.

'Avatar: The Way of Fire,' which topped the box office, has recorded a cumulative audience of 2.98 million. As of 7:30 a.m. on December 26, the film had 530,000 real-time advance ticket reservations. It is expected to surpass 3 million viewers during the day and reach 4 million by this weekend.

'Avatar: The Way of Fire' depicts the hardships faced by Jake Sully's family as they confront a new threat, the "Fire Tribe," following the death of their eldest son. 'Zootopia 2,' the sequel released nine years after the original, follows Judy and Nick as they chase the mysterious snake Gary, who has shaken the city.