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Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy

A novel known only by me has become reality.

7.6(145)20252h 0m7

Kim Dok-ja, an ordinary man in his 20s, is the only reader of an obscure web novel titled "Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse". After having read the last chapter, the novel suddenly becomes reality, and its omnipotent hero Yu Jung-hyeok appears before Kim. As the only person who knows how to survive in this world, Kim and his companions strive to save the world by writing his own, new ending.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$9.2M
Language
Korean
  • based on novel or book
  • survival
  • apocalypse
  • super power
  • based on web novel
  • action
  • post-apocalyptic

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South Korea

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York Asian Film Festival26 Jul 2025
    • Theatrical (limited)NR1 Aug 2025
  • United KingdomGB

    • Digital / OTT15 Dec 2025
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalMA 15+31 Jul 2025
    • PhysicalMA 15+19 Nov 2025
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereFantasia International Film Festival27 Jul 2025
    • Theatrical1 Aug 2025
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1319 Feb 2026
  • ChileCL

    • Theatrical148 Jan 2026
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereKorean Film Festival in Paris31 Oct 2025
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereFantasy Filmfest3 Sept 2025
    • Theatrical11 Sept 2025
  • GuatemalaGT

    • Theatrical8 Jan 2026
  • Hong KongHK

    • TheatricalIIB31 Jul 2025
  • HungaryHU

    • PremiereKorean Film Festival11 Oct 2025
  • IndonesiaID

    • Theatrical17+30 Jul 2025

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Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy was released on 23 July 2025.

Audience reviews

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    Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

    10/2/2025

    10/10

    # A well-made live-action adaptation The Korean film «Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy» («전지적 독자 시점») is an adaptation based on the still-ongoing Korean webtoon «Omniscient Reader» which itself is based on a Korean novel of the same name. (That was a long sentence!) While many gave it a low rating and were not satisfied, I was very satisfied and gave it a perfect 10 ⭐. Here's why: 1. It's an adaptation of a v…

  • M

    MovieGuys

    10/15/2025

    7/10

    "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy" has a very Asian computer game vibe. This film feels a little like "Squid Game" where people are sacrificed for entertainment but more so a computer game. Participants have to complete levels, earn rewards, which in turn can be used to purchase and unlock skills, abilities and weapons. The key protagonists avoid feeling like a cardboard cut out's too, by having well rounded,…

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