Asian Action Movies are the new Blockbusters

✈️ Hijacked - Tử chiến trên không — Vietnamese Action Hit Breaking Records

Moving to Vietnam, it delivered an explosive punch — and the numbers prove it. After only six days in theaters, it crossed the 100 billion-dong revenue mark, becoming one of the top action films of 2025 in the Vietnamese market. (Tiền Phong News)

But it didn’t stop there. Within about two weeks of release, the film had surpassed 200 billion VND in box-office revenue — a rare feat for an action film in Vietnam and a strong signal that audiences embraced its high-stakes thrills and cinematic ambition. (vietbao.vn)

By early November, the film reportedly broke the 250 billion-dong threshold, placing it among the highest-grossing Vietnamese productions ever.

With its blend of intense action, a risk-heavy premise (involving, reportedly, hijacking or hijacking-related themes), and crowd-pulling scale, Hijacked proved that the appetite for homegrown spectacle in Vietnam is very much alive. 🎬 Boss — Korean Action-Comedy Taking Over the Theaters

From its very first day in theaters, Boss commanded attention: it opened on 1,167 screens and drew roughly 239,000 moviegoers on opening day — immediately staking its claim as the top domestic film of the moment. By Day 5, it had already broken the 1 million–viewers barrier — a record for any October release in Korea since the pandemic. And by Day 10, it soared past 2 million admissions, cementing its status among the top domestic box-office hits of 2025. (The Korea Times)

What makes this even more notable: under the veneer of slapstick and mob-mayhem, the film balances comedy with surprising emotional weight — and audiences responded in droves. Critics and viewers alike were won over by its fresh mix of humor, action, and “old-school heart,” which helped it ride past the usual post-release slump.

In short: Boss didn’t just open big — it sustained momentum. It turned out to be the holiday crowd-pleaser everyone was talking about, and then some. 🎯 Why These Hits Matter — Beyond the Numbers

• Audience trust in domestic cinema: Both films show viewers are eager to support well-made local productions — not just for nostalgia, but for genuine entertainment, excitement, and storytelling.

• Genre-defining potential: Boss blends gangster tropes with comedy in a way that refreshes both; Tử chiến trên không pushes Vietnamese action cinema into large-scale, high-stakes territory.

• Holiday & blockbuster timing: Boss leveraged a major holiday release window; Tử chiến trên không tapped into national interest and a hunger for thrillers.

• Commercial validation of ambition: When filmmakers choose to invest in bold stories and confident direction — the audience shows up, in droves.