The 'Along with the Gods' series, which became the first Korean film franchise to surpass 10 million viewers for both its first and second installments, is set to return with its third story.
According to Dexter Studios on October 20, director Kim Yong-hwa has confirmed his next project, 'Along with the Gods: Life and Death,' and is preparing for production with a goal to begin filming in the second half of 2027. Dexter, which previously brought the afterlife world to the screen in the first two films, will also participate as an investor in this third installment.
The new film, 'Along with the Gods: Life and Death,' will be set in 'Guchun' (Nine Heavens), a realm where souls linger due to unresolved feelings even after death. Following the first film, 'Sin and Punishment,' which depicted the judgment of the deceased's sins, and the second film, 'Fate and Connection,' which unraveled the millennia-long ties of the afterlife's three guardians, the story will follow the protagonist 'Sol' as she embarks on a journey across nine worlds to find a song she never got to sing.
Continuing its role as an investor in the production project, Dexter will handle all aspects of post-production, including VFX (visual effects), digital color grading (DI), sound design, and mixing. Building on the technical expertise that brought the seven hells to life in the previous films, this installment aims to visualize the nine worlds of 'Guchun' like never before.
Based on the popular webtoon by artist Ju Ho-min, the 'Along with the Gods' series has opened new horizons for Korean fantasy blockbusters, becoming a mega intellectual property (IP). The first film, 'Along with the Gods: Sin and Punishment,' released in 2017, attracted 14.41 million viewers, while the 2018 sequel, 'Along with the Gods: Fate and Connection,' drew 12.27 million viewers, making it the first Korean film series to achieve the 'double 10 million' milestone. Additionally, it has achieved significant success in the global market, dominating the top two spots for Korean film box office records in Taiwan.
Dexter representatives Kim Wook and Kang Jong-ik stated, "The 'Along with the Gods' series has proven that combining Korea's VFX technology with high-quality IP can create films that are widely loved by audiences. We will once again deliver a story and visuals that only we can create, showcasing a K-movie that can achieve mega hits in the global market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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