Train to Busan (film series)
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The Train to Busan film series consists of South Korean action-horror zombie films, created by Park Joo-suk and produced by Next Entertainment World. The installments include a theatrical movie, an animated prequel that was released in theaters in the international market, and a standalone sequel that had a limited theatrical release. Based on an original story by Park Joo-suk, the premise centers around a zombie epidemic outbreak that originates in South Korea. Each respective installment details the struggles of the primary characters to withstand the advances of the undead, and survive the events to make their escape.
Train to Busan | |
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Based on | Characters by Park Joo-suk |
Starring | Various actors (See details) |
Distributed by | Next Entertainment World |
Release date | 2016-present |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Budget | $25,075,000 (Total of 3 films) |
Box office | $111,330,565 (Total of 3 films) |
The original movie, Train to Busan, was met with critical and box office success.[1][2] The prequel, Seoul Station was also met with positive critical reception, with praise directed at its expansion to the story;[3] while it also attained monetary gains for the studios.[4] However, the sequel, Peninsula, received mixed reviews from critics with the movie being perceived as inferior to its predecessors.[5] Despite its overall reception, and being released during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic impact on the film industry, it was a success financially.[6]
The franchise will continue, with an American remake in pre-production,[7] and a sequel movie from Yeon Sang-ho in development.[8]