Paradise Lost Sells to 118 Territories Ahead of Korea Release
Well Go USA, Twin and The Jokers Films picked up North America, Japan and France for Yeon Sang-ho's film, per Deadline.
CJ ENM has sold Paradise Lost, the film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, to 118 territories worldwide, according to Deadline. The sales company also confirmed that the film's international sales revenue has exceeded its net production budget.
Well Go USA acquired North American rights, Twin took Japan and The Jokers Films acquired France. The film opens in South Korean theaters on October 21, 2026, distributed by CJ ENM.
Paradise Lost will have its U.S. premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival in the Spotlight on Korea section on November 1 and 4. The festival runs from October 21 through November 15 across the Hawaiian Islands.
International rollout
Further releases are scheduled for Taiwan on October 23, Singapore on November 5, North America and Vietnam on November 6, and Indonesia on November 13.
Earlier in its run, the film had sold-out screenings at the Toronto and Busan film festivals, appearing in Toronto's Special Presentations section and Busan's Gala Presentation section. Yeon Sang-ho is known for Train to Busan, Peninsula and Colony, the last of which premiered Out of Competition at this year's Cannes film festival.
Quick answers
When does Paradise Lost open in South Korea?
The film opens in South Korean theaters on October 21, 2026, distributed by CJ ENM.
Who is releasing Paradise Lost in North America?
Well Go USA acquired North American rights. The film is scheduled for release in North America on November 6.
Where is the U.S. premiere of Paradise Lost?
It will premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival in the Spotlight on Korea section on November 1 and 4.