On the eve of its release, the film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is set to captivate not only the domestic market but also the global scene.
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' is a fantasy action movie 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.
Not only is it set for release in South Korea, but it has also secured pre-sales in 113 countries worldwide, gearing up to meet global audiences. International film festivals have warmly welcomed 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet'. Starting with the New York Asian Film Festival on July 11th, which showcases a variety of genre films from across Asia, to North America's most prestigious genre film festival, the Fantasia International Film Festival, and the Fantasy Filmfest in Germany, which specializes in fantasy, SF, and thriller genre films, it has received official invitations, proving its artistic and popular appeal.
Moreover, from July 24th to 27th, the San Diego Comic-Con International (2025 SDCC) will feature a brand presentation and the opening sequence of 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet'. Comic-Con is a global culture festival where the content industry and fandoms from around the world converge. It's a prime event where Hollywood blockbusters often release their first trailers, marking a significant step towards entering the North American market and a formal introduction to the global fandom.
A North American distributor stated, "We are incredibly proud to present 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' to North American theaters. San Diego Comic-Con is the perfect launchpad. We anticipate it will generate immense interest and foster active engagement with fans right from the start."
Following this, from July 28th to 30th, a massive promotional tour is scheduled in Singapore. Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Min-ho, and director Kim Byung-woo will participate in this tour, which will include stage greetings, fan events, local media interviews, and brand collaboration campaigns, drawing keen interest from local and Asian fans.
A Singaporean distributor commented, "We are thrilled to introduce 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' to audiences in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The joint marketing efforts among these countries are sure to elevate anticipation. The global press junket in Singapore, in particular, will be a special occasion where fans and media can celebrate the movie directly with the cast."
'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' will be available in theaters nationwide starting July 23rd.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)