The Assassin(s) Breaks Even 30 Days After Release, Despite Controversy

〈The Assassin(s)〉 has broken even amid controversy.

The film 〈The Assassin(s)〉 had drawn a total of 3.3 million moviegoers as of Oct. 22, according to the tally. Released on Sept. 23, 〈The Assassin(s)〉 reached 3.3 million moviegoers in exactly 30 days and said it had also surpassed its break-even point.

〈The Assassin(s)〉 tells the story of detectives and reporters pursuing those behind the Aug. 15, 1974, attempted assassination of the president and shooting of the first lady. After its release, the film faced controversy over alleged historical distortion and disrespect toward the deceased. It nevertheless continued to draw audiences, broke even and ranked fourth among Korean films released in 2026.

Meanwhile, the second screening of 〈The Assassin(s)〉 at the Singapore International Film Festival also sold out, drawing considerable interest both at home and abroad.