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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week

By Kim Da-sol

Published : July 15, 2023 - 16:01

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“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”

(US)

Opened July 12

Adventure/Action

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie

The seventh installment of this “Mission” series follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Impossible Mission Force team as they try to prevent a new weapon falling into the wrong hands in order to save all of humanity.

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

(US)

Opened June 21

Animation

Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos

The Multiverse opens up in front of Spider-Man, where he discovers Spider Society, consisting of a variety of Spider-People. These heroes conflict when faced with a new threat, resulting in Spider-Man having to strive on his own to save those he loves.

“Elemental”

(US)

Opened June 14

Animation

Directed by Peter Sohn

Four different anthropomorphic elements -- fire, water, land and air -- live in Element City. A witty, passionate young woman in the fire element family, Ember, changes the way she sees life after encountering a go-with-the-flow guy, water element Wade Ripple.

“The Roundup: No Way Out”

(South Korea)

Opened May 31

Action

Directed by Lee Sang-yong

The third installment of the Korean action franchise returns with detective Ma Seok-do (Don Lee) joining a new squad, where he investigates a case involving a synthetic drug and a gang.