Korean hit movie franchise Along with the Gods, the first Korean franchise to achieve the milestone of two installments surpassing 10 million moviegoers each, is returning with its third installment
On October 20, Dexter Studios announced that director Kim Yong Hwa has confirmed Along with the Gods: Life and Death as his next project and has begun full-scale preparations, with filming targeted to begin in the second half of 2027.
Along with the Gods: Life and Death tells a story set in Gucheon, a place where souls, who cannot depart for the afterlife because of lingering attachments that remain even after death. The new installment follows a protagonist named Sol who is suspended between life and death and crosses nine worlds in search of a song she was ultimately unable to sing.
Although the casting lineup has not yet been announced, anticipation is building over whether Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon will reunite for the new installment.
Released in 2017, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds attracted 14.41 million moviegoers. The film drew attention for bringing to life a story in which a deceased person from the mortal world undergoes trials in seven hells over 49 days, accompanied by three grim reapers from the afterlife who guide him.
The second installment, Along with the Gods 2: The Last 49 Days, surpassed 12.27 million moviegoers. With both its first and second installments surpassing 10 million moviegoers, Along with the Gods franchise became the first Korean franchise to achieve this milestone.
Stay tuned for casting updates!
Source: MyDaily
