The film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" (directed by Kim Byung-woo, produced by Lotte Entertainment and Smilegate, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Realies Pictures, and co-produced by MYM Entertainment, SmilegateRealies, and The Present Company) has topped the box office on its release date with its vast world view spread across the screen and refreshing action sequences.
The film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" features a fantasy action plot where the world of the novel becomes reality on the day the novel, serialized for over 10 years, concludes, and the only reader, "Kim Dok-ja", along with the main character "Yu Jung-hyeok" and his companions, struggle to survive in a destroyed world.
"Omniscient Reader: The Prophet," which is expected to deliver the most powerful cinematic experience this summer, achieved the number one box office ranking on its opening day, signaling the start of a refreshing box office craze for the summer season. According to the Integrated Ticketing Network, "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" attracted 122,491 viewers on its opening day (23rd), claiming the top spot at the box office.
This figure surpasses the opening score of the Korean film "YADANG: The Snitch," which recorded the highest audience number in 2025 (104,548 viewers), marking the start of a box office boom this summer. "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet," which has maintained its number one booking rate for six consecutive days before its release, is continuing to write a new success story, following the initial booking surge with an ongoing box office hit.
From the early hours on the release day, audience recommendations flooded online. Viewers said, "Two hours flew by! How can I wait for the sequel!" (Lotte Cinema_Jang**), "The setting was interesting and the action was awesome!! I'm really curious about the next story~~" (CGV_Yonggam**), "It was so fun that I hope the second season comes out" (Megabox_no**), "I'm glad I watched it in the theaters! I went with a friend who read the original, and we both enjoyed it. Hurry up with part 2!" (Megabox_na**), "It felt like time flew. I’m looking forward to the sequel" (Naver_tn**), "It was so fresh and fun that I'd watch part 2 again!!" (Naver_na**), "A refreshing fantasy action to beat the summer heat" (Naver_UN**), and there were already enthusiastic comments requesting the production of a sequel.
Moreover, "An interesting story is bound to come to us in any form" (Lotte Cinema_Kim**), "Refreshing action and the chemistry between the actors was a fun point in the summer heat" (Naver_eu**), "It's been a long time since I've watched a proper film" (CGV_Yeongwon**), "Even those in their 50s found it intriguing and enjoyable; our country's films are really well-made~" (CGV_Tukbyeol**), "I found it fresh and fun since it’s a type of fantasy movie that has never existed in Korea" (CGV_Simu**), "The immersion was incredible; you must watch this big on screen. It's perfect for a hot summer movie" (Megabox_ka**), "It was an exciting and new experience!" (Megabox_mi**), "What a thrilling experience! Both those who read the original and those who haven’t enjoyed it!" (Megabox_yy**), "Wow, I didn't expect Korean fantasy films to have such quality..? I was truly amazed" (Megabox_ki**), and "It's a film perfect for enjoying in theaters! A choice without regrets" (Naver_ju****), passionately shared their satisfaction with the innovative visuals, vast world, and thrilling fantasy action.
Having claimed the top spot at the box office on its first day of release, "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" ignited the box office heat this summer, premiering on the 23rd and currently screening in theaters nationwide.
[Photo] Movie poster, integrated ticketing network.
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