The films 'Big Deal,' which opens on June 3 (Tue), and 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning,' opening on May 17 (Sat), are being highlighted as audience favorites. The two films are expected to step up the peak season at theaters.

This summer, two representative films from Korea and the U.S. that promise to draw audiences to theaters are ramping up their preparations for release. Notably, both films are starring actors who have high favorability among South Korean audiences, making their synchronized release in May and June particularly eye-catching.

First, 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning,' scheduled for release on May 17 (Sat), features Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team members facing a life-threatening crisis that endangers all humanity as they dive into a single mission where every choice counts. This is the eighth installment of the globally captivating spy action blockbuster series 'Mission Impossible,' promising thrilling excitement once again with Tom Cruise's relentless pursuit of impossible missions and the largest action sequences in the series.

Notably, this is Tom Cruise's 12th visit to South Korea, where he is beloved by audiences, having earned endearing nicknames such as 'Uncle Tom' and 'Tom.' His return to the 'Mission Impossible' series is especially welcomed.

'Big Deal' (distributed by SHOWBOX, produced by The Lamp) is set to take over the box office baton, opening on June 3 (Tue). The film 'Big Deal' tells the story of Jong-rok, the financial director of a soju company during the 1997 IMF financial crisis, who finds himself battling In-beom, an employee of a global investment firm that solely pursues performance, with the fate of South Korea’s national soju at stake.

'Big Deal' is an attractive film depicting the fierce battle surrounding soju, the representative alcoholic beverage of South Korea, and is expected to deliver refreshing and clean entertainment as enjoyable as soju itself. Like Tom Cruise, beloved South Korean actors Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon engage in an acting war. Their wide appeal across generations and genders has significantly contributed to 'Big Deal' being anticipated right after its launch.

The new bromance chemistry showcased by the two actors, who have paired for the first time in their filmographies, is already garnering heated interest from prospective viewers. With solid performances from Son Hyun-joo and Choi Young-jun, along with the Hollywood actor Byron Mann also joining in, this ensemble is expected to inject intense tension into the film, enhancing audience immersion.

With the heartfelt performances of actors who have 200% favorability and the fresh and intense enjoyment, the films 'Big Deal' and 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning' are expected to engage in a friendly competition as they open the doors to the peak summer box office season.

[Photo] Each film's poster

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