Los Angeles: "The King of Kings," a South Korean animation depicting the life of Jesus, has achieved the status of the highest-grossing South Korean film in the United States by revenue, new data revealed.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the film has accumulated a total of US$54.51 million in ticket sales at the U.S. box office as of last week. The animation was released on April 11 and has surpassed the previous record of $53.84 million set by the Oscar-winning film "Parasite," directed by Bong Joon-ho, in 2019.
"The King of Kings" was both written and directed by Jang Seong-ho, the head of Mofac Studios, a company recognized for its visual effects. The film, inspired by Charles Dickens' "The Life of Our Lord," portrays the birth and resurrection of Jesus. It features voice performances by notable Hollywood actors, including Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, and Uma Thurman.