# Brad Pitt's 'Heart of Beast' Takes Korean Box Office No. 1 From 'Chiikawa'

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- Published: 2026-10-31T12:46:40.644Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Brad Pitt's survival drama Heart of Beast claimed the top spot at the Korean box office on October 29, ending a 15-day run by the animated film Chiikawa.

## Key points

1. Heart of Beast drew 21,474 viewers on October 29, totaling 52,449.
2. Chiikawa: The Mermaid Island Secret had held No. 1 for 15 straight days.
3. Final Interview opens November 4 and leads advance bookings after Chiikawa.

## What is Heart of Beast about?

Heart of Beast is a survival drama directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt. Pitt plays a former U.S. Army special forces soldier who is stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, together with his retired military dog Odin. The film follows their fight to survive, and its reviews praise both the harsh natural scenery and the bond between man and dog.

## How did it perform at the box office?

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network, the film drew 21,474 viewers on October 29, its second day in release, and passed the animated film Chiikawa: The Mermaid Island Secret for the top spot. Its total audience stands at 52,449. The film also posted a 96% egg score on CGV as of October 30, according to Dispatch.

## What is the current ranking?

| Rank | Film | Bookings (as of Oct. 30, 9:19 a.m.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiikawa: The Mermaid Island Secret | 54,535 (20.1%) |
| 2 | Final Interview (opens Nov. 4) | 32,996 |
| 3 | Heart of Beast | 30,562 |

Chiikawa still leads real-time bookings, even though Heart of Beast took first place in daily ticket sales.

## For international fans

Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood's best-known actors, and this is a rare Korean box office result for a Western survival film. Dog-centered films have built loyal audiences in Korea, so Odin's role is likely to draw attention.

## FAQ

### Who directed Heart of Beast?

The film was directed by David Ayer.

### Which film is currently No. 1 in Korean bookings?

As of October 30, Chiikawa: The Mermaid Island Secret led real-time bookings with 20.1%, even though Heart of Beast took the No. 1 spot in daily ticket sales on October 29.

## Sources

- [디스패치 | 뉴스는 팩트다!](https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2350009)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._