Zombie thriller ‘Colony’ crosses RM10m in Malaysia within a week, director Yeon Sang-ho thanks fans

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — South Korean horror film Colony has grossed RM10.9 million in Malaysia within six days of release.

The film is the latest work by Yeon Sang-ho, the filmmaker behind Train to Busan and Hellbound.

A special video message was also posted on Golden Screen Cinemas’ (GSC) Instagram, where Yeon thanked fans nationwide for their support.

“I heard that Colony has surpassed RM10 million at the Malaysian box office, and I am truly grateful and happy that so many people are enjoying the film together,” he said in the video.

“Please continue to show Colony your love and support,” he added.

Malaysia quickly emerged as one of the film’s strongest early markets after becoming the first South-east Asian country to officially screen it.

After a debut of RM1.4 million, the film’s collection rose to RM3.3 million within three days, before climbing further to RM5.75 million shortly after.

The film’s reception in South Korea has also been strong, surpassing two million admissions there faster than any other 2026 release so far.

Starring Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, Kim Shin-rok and Go Soo, Colony follows survivors trapped inside a sealed skyscraper after a mysterious infection spirals out of control.

Cut off from the outside world, they are forced into a brutal fight against infected humans who continuously mutate into increasingly dangerous forms, delivering Yeon’s signature social horror style with a chaotic body-horror edge.

Reviews have been largely positive, with viewers commenting on GSC’s Instagram post to describe the film as “two hours worth it”.

Another viewer gave it a “10,000/1000 rating”, adding that the two hours were far from wasted.

Colony is still screening in cinemas nationwide.

المصدر: Malay Mail