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Thriller hit Omniscient Reader”: German cinema release in September!
Find out everything about the South Korean thriller “Omniscient Reader”, including its theatrical release and advance screenings in Germany.
Thriller hit Omniscient Reader”: German cinema release in September!
A lot is happening in the cinema sector in South Korea! The new thriller “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy”, based on the web novel of the same name, will premiere in South Korean cinemas on July 23, 2025. The film is directed by the talented Kim Byung-woo, known for his works such as “The Terror Live” and “PMC: The Bunker”. The story revolves around an ordinary office worker, Kim Dok-ja, who discovers that the events of his unpopular online novel are actually becoming reality and he must avert the impending destruction of the world, which is referenced in the novel "Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse".
The main roles are prominently cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, making his film debut, plays the central character Kim Dok-ja, while Lee Min-ho, known from the series “Pachinko”, takes on the role of Yoo Jung-hyuk. Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Kim Ji-soo and Nana, the K-pop singer, are also part of the star ensemble. The production will be carried out by the new company Smilegate Realize, which is not only responsible for securing the copyright of the original, but also wants to build a market for Korean content, as Baek Min-jeong, CEO of Smilegate Realize, announced.
German cinema release and advance screenings
There is also exciting news for all fans in Germany: Capelight Pictures has acquired the distribution rights, and the German cinema release is scheduled for September 11, 2025. But that's not all: “Omniscient Reader” will be shown in advance in seven cities as part of the Fantasy Filmfest 2025. The dates are set as follows:
- Berlin und Hamburg: 3. bis 10. September
- München, Nürnberg und Stuttgart: 10. bis 17. September
- Frankfurt und Köln: 17. bis 24. September
These preview performances provide a great opportunity for fans to get their first look at the exciting material.
Background on the South Korean film industry
Korean film has a long and eventful history. From its beginnings in the late 19th century, when the cinématographe came to Korea, to today's blockbusters such as "Parasite", which enjoyed international success. There are many facets to this success story, including national pride and a heyday in the 1960s when South Korean film skyrocketed in popularity. In recent years in particular, the industry has experienced enormous growth, both in the number of films and in the number of viewers.
Nowadays, exciting stories and innovative ideas are enjoying ever-increasing popularity - as can be seen from the recent development around “Omniscient Reader”. The work reflects the ongoing trend that South Korean films and series are in high demand not only domestically but also internationally.
With “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy” viewers can look forward to another highlight from South Korea! The events surrounding Kim Dok-ja and his efforts to save the world could soon shine on many screens and impressively show that South Korean cinema is constantly on the rise.
For more information and updates about the film and cinema situation in South Korea, you can read the reports from Film releases, Cindrama and Wikipedia track.