Verity Tops North American Box Office

The highly anticipated thriller "Verity" is set to captivate Korean audiences. Scheduled for release on the 22nd, this edge-of-your-seat thriller has already raked in over 140 million USD (approximately 186.67 billion KRW) globally.

In its North American debut, "Verity" clinched the top spot at the box office, outperforming "Digger." Box Office Mojo reports a staggering worldwide gross of 145.29 million USD (approximately 193.72 billion KRW). This figure represents more than 3.6 times its 40 million USD (approximately 53.33 billion KRW) production budget, an extraordinary feat for a mid-budget thriller.

The film follows Lowen (Dakota Johnson), a ghostwriter who stumbles upon the memoir manuscript of bestselling author Verity (Anne Hathaway). After a devastating accident leaves Verity incapacitated, Lowen arrives at her mansion to complete her unfinished novel. However, she soon becomes entangled in a web of secrets surrounding the Verity couple, uncovered through hidden manuscripts.

Anne Hathaway, the film's star, has had a blockbuster year in 2026 with three hit movies. Following the global success of "Odyssey" (1.7 billion USD, approximately 2.27 trillion KRW) and "The Devil Wears Prada 2" (690 million USD, approximately 920 billion KRW), "Verity" caps off her impressive run, bringing her total worldwide box office earnings to a whopping 2.6 billion USD (approximately 3.47 trillion KRW).

International critics are raving about "Verity," describing it as a thrilling rollercoaster ride that leaves audiences wanting more. They praise its unputdownable plot, melodramatic twists, and the exhilarating cinematic experience filled with madness and unexpected turns.

"Verity" hits theaters on Thursday, the 22nd. Don't miss this pulse-pounding thriller that's taking the world by storm.