Zombie Daughter sells over 300,000 tickets before release, outpacing hits like Mickey 17 and Mission: Impossible. Audiences praise its emotional comedy, cast chemistry, and zombie-fueled heart. In theaters July 30.
What do you get when you mix zombies, fatherly love, and laugh-out-loud comedy? A box office hit before it even opens.
Korean audiences are already hooked on “Zombie Daughter,” which has smashed past 300,000 advance ticket sales just one day before release, signaling a major box office win in the making.
According to data from the Korean Film Council’s real-time box office tracking system, “Zombie Daughter” recorded 300,032 advance tickets sold as of 4:45 PM on the 29th. That’s not just a big number—it’s a new benchmark.
To put this into perspective: it’s more than Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated “Mickey 17” (244,159 tickets), “Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning” (255,213 tickets), and even last year’s massive hit, “The Grave” (281,132 tickets), which drew in over 10 million viewers.
But the buzz isn’t just about ticket sales. Early audiences from previews and stage greetings over the weekend are raving about the film’s heart, humor, and originality. From the cast’s pitch-perfect chemistry to a story that manages to blend laughs, feels, and full-on zombie chaos, “Zombie Daughter” is already winning over fans—and memes are exploding across Korean social media.
One key reason? Viewers say it nails the K-pop storytelling formula—a mix of intensity, emotion, and sheer entertainment—while delivering a fresh take on the zombie genre.
Directed with heart and sharp comedic timing, “Zombie Daughter” tells the story of a devoted father who goes through extreme, top-secret training to protect his daughter—now the last surviving zombie on Earth. It’s a wild, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional ride.
“Zombie Daughter” officially hits theaters on July 30. But if the advance hype is anything to go by, it’s already a phenomenon. one drama that dares to ask: How far would you go for a peaceful end?