South Korean action horror film Colony has become one of the year’s biggest film successes in Malaysia. The zombie thriller has earned more than MYR30.6 million in ticket sales since its May 22 premiere.
Local distributor Mega Films Distribution confirmed the milestone this week. The film has also maintained strong attendance during its sixth week.
Major Malaysian cinema chains continue to screen Colony. These include GSC, TGV, MBO and Lotus Five Star across the country.
Two key distinctions
Colony now ranks as Malaysia’s highest-grossing film of 2026.
The film has also surpassed Train To Busan at the Malaysian box office. Yeon Sang Ho directed the earlier blockbuster.
Train To Busan held the Malaysian record for seven years. It earned around MYR21 million during its run.
Colony has now set another major milestone. The thriller has become the most successful South Korean production released in Malaysia.
Diverse viewers and strategic release plan
Distributors reported that family audiences, thriller fans, and long‑time followers of Korean cinema have all contributed to the sustained box‑office momentum.
Malaysia was selected as the first Southeast Asian market to launch Colony.
Simultaneously, the release aligned exactly with its debut in South Korea, a move aimed at curbing piracy and meeting high pre‑release demand.
In its home market, the film opened at number one and quickly crossed 5.2 million admissions, ranking among the top five highest‑earning titles there this year.
Top Korean stars bring gripping survival tale to life
Helmed by Yeon Sang Ho, known for redefining the outbreak‑thriller genre, the story follows a diverse group of office workers and residents trapped inside a high‑rise building when a mysterious, airborne infection begins spreading rapidly.
As symptoms escalate and chaos takes over, the survivors must band together to seal off exits, find supplies, and uncover the cause of the crisis before it reaches the outside world.
A powerhouse ensemble cast brings the tense narrative to life.
Jun Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Koo Kyo Hwan, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rock, and Go Soo deliver layered performances that highlight both human vulnerability and resilience.
Reviewers and viewers alike have praised the film’s tight pacing, realistic set design, and its exploration of how ordinary people react under extreme pressure.
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