First up, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' is scheduled for release on May 17. This action-packed blockbuster follows Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) and his IMF team as they face a global crisis, risking everything for a singular mission. As the eighth installment in the globally acclaimed 'Mission: Impossible' series, the film promises high-stakes espionage action. Tom Cruise, affectionately known as 'Uncle Tom' or 'Mr. Tom' in South Korea, returns to the franchise, marking his 12th visit to the country, much to the delight of his fans.
Following 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' 'Big Deal' will take over the box office baton on June 3. Set against the backdrop of the 1997 IMF financial crisis, 'Big Deal' tells the story of Jong-rok, a finance director whose life revolves around a soju company, and In-beom, an employee of a global investment firm focused solely on results. The film centers on their battle over the fate of Korea's beloved soju. Featuring popular Korean actors Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon, who team up for the first time, the film promises a fresh bromance dynamic that has already piqued audience interest. With strong performances from Son Hyun-joo, Choi Young-jun, and Hollywood actor Byron Mann, 'Big Deal' is expected to deliver an engaging cinematic experience.
Both 'Big Deal' and 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' are set to kick off the summer movie season with a friendly rivalry at the box office. 'Big Deal' will be available in theaters nationwide starting June 3.
Reported by Yeji Ryu, TenAsia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr