The film 'Okay Madam 2' has confirmed its international release schedule alongside its domestic debut.
'Okay Madam 2' premiered in South Korean theaters on August 12. According to the distributor, the film ranked first in ticket reservations for Korean films as of the morning of its release.
The movie is a comedic action film about Mi-young, a former legendary agent, and her family who embark on a luxurious cruise to escape the summer heat and the stresses of daily life, only to become embroiled in a cruise kidnapping incident. Directed by Lee Cheol-ha, the film stars Eom Jung-hwa, Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yoon, Bae Jung-nam, Park Jin-joo, Ryu Un, and Choi Soo-young.
The international release follows suit, with 'Okay Madam 2' debuting simultaneously in South Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia on the same day. It will continue to roll out in Singapore on August 20, the United States and Canada on August 21, Thailand on August 27, Cambodia on September 2, Turkey on September 4, and Malaysia and Brunei on September 16.
Notably, in Indonesia and Turkey, the film will be distributed through local branches of CJ CGV.
CJ 4DPLEX, the international sales company, stated, "'Okay Madam 2' will meet audiences in major Asian markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as in the United States and Canada. With its action set against a cruise backdrop and delightful humor, we expect it to entertain audiences in theaters this summer."
'Okay Madam 2' is a sequel to the 2020 film 'Okay Madam,' which gained popularity through word of mouth even during the pandemic and continued to attract attention across various platforms, including VOD.
The sequel maintains the original's themes of family travel and comedic action but shifts the setting from an airplane to a luxurious cruise. It enhances the summer entertainment aspect with underwater action and comedic interactions among the characters.
'Okay Madam 2' is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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