The Korea Times
With May packed with holidays dedicated to the family, local theaters are rolling out a diverse and highly anticipated lineup of movies for fans of different generations. From a brand-new "Star Wars" cinematic adventure and a legendary pop icon's biopic to homegrown animated features arriving just in time for Children's Day on Tuesday, this month's box office offers plenty of reasons for families to head to the cinema. Leading the charge for family blockbusters is "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Released on Wednesday to capture the holiday crowd, the film continues the massively successful animated journey of Nintendo's iconic plumber brothers. This time, the adventure goes cosmic, offering visually stunning intergalactic world-building that both nostalgic parents and young gamers can enjoy together. Driven by the high expectations of Nintendo fans in Korea, the film topped the weekend box office. According to data from the Korean Film Council, the movie has drawn 685,994 viewers as of Sunday, surpassing the long-awaited sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2." For younger children, homegrown an
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