The film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' has proven the power of global intellectual property by achieving pre-sales in 113 countries.
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is a fantasy action story where the world of a novel, which has been serialized for over a decade, becomes reality on the day it concludes. The story follows 'Kim Dokja', the novel's sole reader, who, along with the novel's protagonist 'Yoo Joonghyuk' and his allies, strives to survive in this now-doomed world. The film is based on a web novel of the same name that has garnered over 100 million views.
With high expectations from fans of the original work and movie insiders, 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is ready to meet audiences not just domestically but globally. It has been pre-sold in 113 countries, including but not limited to Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, across Asia, Europe, North America, and even Germany, signaling a promising start for its international box office performance.
Notably, the film is set to have a theatrical release in Germany, a rare occurrence for Korean movies, showcasing its competitive edge. Starting with Taiwan on July 23, followed by Indonesia on the 30th, and Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand on the 31st, the film is scheduled to meet audiences in the United States, Canada, Vietnam on August 1, Cambodia on the 5th, and the Philippines on the 6th, among many other international releases planned in countries like Germany and Austria.
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' will be available in theaters nationwide starting July 23.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)