‘Suzume’s Lockdown’ exceeds 2 million in just 13 days of release

The movie 'Suzume's Lockdown', which has been ranked first at the box office every day, surpassed 2 million viewers in just 13 days of its release.

According to the integrated movie theater ticket network as of 6:30 pm on the 20th, 'Suzume's Lockdown' recorded a cumulative audience of 2,000,132, exceeding 2 million viewers.

This is not only the second movie released in 2023 to exceed 2 million viewers after 'The First Slam Dunk', but also 16 days ahead of 'The First Slam Dunk'.

‘Suzume’s Lockdown’ follows ‘Soul Mate’ and ‘Shazam!’, which were released on the 15th. Not only has it not been shaken by the release of new works such as 'Wrath of the Gods' and has achieved first place in the weekend box office for two consecutive weeks, but it has also maintained its first place in the box office every day, raising expectations that it will continue its long-term box office race.

Among these, 'Suzume's Door Break' director Makoto Shinkai and Nanoka Hara, who plays the voice of Suzume, released a video and proof shot to commemorate the 2 million viewership milestone, repaying the enthusiastic support of movie fans.

In addition to the two people, the mystery cat 'Daijin' and 'Chair' also appeared to celebrate exceeding 2 million views. Director Makoto Shinkai expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, "We wanted to provide comfort through movies to audiences who were tired during the prolonged pandemic, and we are glad that our sincerity has been conveyed."

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr