Alienoid 2
Main poster
Hangul
외계+인 2부
Literal meaningAlien+Human Part 2
Revised RomanizationEuigye+in 2-bu
Directed byChoi Dong-hoon
Written byChoi Dong-hoon
Produced byAhn Soo-hyun
Starring
CinematographyKim Tae-kyung
Edited byShin Min-kyung
Music byJang Young-gyu
Production
company
Caper Film
Distributed byCJ E&M
Release date
  • January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10)
Running time
122 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$5.3 million[1][2]

Alienoid 2 (Korean: 외계+인 2부) is a 2024 South Korean science fantasy action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, and Kim Woo-bin. It is the second part of 2022 film Alienoid and tells the story of humans and monks trying to save everyone by returning to the present while hidden secrets are revealed in the fierce battle for the new sword.[3] It was released on January 10, 2024, in IMAX, 4DX, and ScreenX formats.[4][5]

Premise

Cast

Production

Both parts of Alienoid were shot together, filming for which began in March 2020 and concluded in April 2021 taking 387 days.[11] The cost of production of both the parts was estimated at ₩33 billion.[12]

Release

On December 11, 2023, main poster and 'Character Roadmap' video, was released and the film was scheduled for release on January 10, 2024, by CJ E&M.[13] It was released in IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX formats as scheduled.[14]

Reception

Box office

The film was released on January 10 on 1388 screens.[2] It opened at first place on Korean box office with 103,467 admissions and a gross of US$746,073,[15][16] and also took the first place in its first week of release with 648,687 cumulative viewers at the weekend box office.[17]

As of January 16, 2024, with gross of US$5,303,516 and 733,204 admissions, it is at the 1st place among the Korean films released in 2024.[1]

Critical response

Lee Yi-seul writing in Asia Economy criticised the film terming it as, "Distracted plot and contrived comedy". However Lee applauded the director Choi Dong-hoon for Korean-style Science Fiction challenge, that combines folklore with mixed likes and dislikes. She wrote, "The bold attempt would not have been possible if it weren't for the director.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Alienoid 2, 2024 at KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Korean films". KOFIC. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ha-neul Lee (November 22, 2023). "[종합] "외계+인 2부는 카타르시스가 될 것" 류준열·김태리의 변신, 1부 혹평 반전시킬까" [[Comprehensive] “Alien + Human Part 2 will be a catharsis” Will the transformation of Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri reverse the harsh criticism of Part 1?]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Yang Yu-jin (January 3, 2024). "'외계+인' 2부 IMAX·4DX·ScreenX 개봉 확정…극장서 즐기는 압도적 스케일" [‘Alien + Human’ Part 2 confirmed for IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX release… Overwhelming scale to enjoy in the theater]. My Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Lee Ha-neul (December 11, 2023). "'외계+인' 2부, 2024년 1월 10일 개봉 확정했다[공식]" [‘Alien + Human’ Part 2 confirmed to be released on January 10, 2024 [Official]] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ Bae Hyo-joo (November 16, 2023). "'외계+인' 2부 류준열, 얼치기 아닌 찐 도사로 도술 렙업" [‘Alien + Human’ Part 2 Ryu Jun-yeol, leveling up his Taoist skills as a skilled Taoist rather than a simpleton]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ Ha-neul Lee (November 15, 2023). "'외계+인' 2부, 류준열·김태리·김우빈의 수능 응원 "좋은 결과 있기를"" [‘Alien + Human’ Part 2, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, and Kim Woo-bin’s CSAT cheering “Hope you get good results”]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Lee Ha-neul (October 26, 2023). "류준열·김태리·김우빈 '외계+인' 2부, 2024년 1월 개봉 확정" [Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin's 'Alien + Human' Part 2, confirmed to be released in January 2024] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved November 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ↑ Bae Hyo-joo (November 17, 2023). "류준열→진선규 '외계+인' 2부 캐릭터 포스터 공개‥더 강렬해진 비주얼" [Ryu Jun-yeol → Jin Seon-gyu 'Alien + Human' Part 2 character poster released, more intense visuals]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ Yoo Eun-bi (October 30, 2023). "'몸값'→'외계+인 2부' 대세배우 진선규, 대종상 '시리즈 남우상' 노미네이트" ['Ransom' → 'Alien + Human Part 2' popular actor Jin Seon-gyu is nominated for 'Best Actor in a Series' at the Daejong Awards]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ Pierce Conran (April 26, 2021). "KIM Woo-bin, RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Tae-ri Wrap 2-Part ALIEN". KOFIC. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  12. ↑ Lee Jae-lim (July 20, 2022). "Choi Dong-hoon makes it sci-fi and action, but also Korean in 'Alienoid Part 1'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ↑ Kim Na-yeon (December 11, 2023). "'외계+인' 2부, 내년 1월 10일 개봉 확정..반전 노린다 [무비타이밍]" [‘Alien + Human’ Part 2, confirmed to be released on January 10th next year...aiming for a twist [Movie Timing]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  14. ↑ Jeong Jin-young (January 3, 2024). "'외계+인' 특별관에서도 만난다… 아이맥스 4DX 등 개봉 확정" [We also meet in the ‘Alien + Humans’ special hall… Confirmed for release in IMAX 4DX, etc.]. Daily Sports (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2024 . 01 . 10（수）일별 박스오피스 (Daily box office)". KOBIS (in Korean). Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ Kim Na-yeon (January 11, 2024). "'외계+인' 2부, 개봉 첫날 9만 명 봤다..극장가 新 흥행 훈풍[★무비차트]" [‘Aliens + Humans’ Part 2 was seen by 90,000 people on the first day of release.. New box office success in theaters [★Movie Chart]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  17. ↑ Ahn Yun-ji (January 15, 2024). "'외계+인' 2부, 개봉 첫 주 박스오피스 1위..韓 영화 저력 과시" [‘Aliens + Humans’ Part 2 takes first place at the box office in the first week of release...showing off the power of Korean movies]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  18. ↑ Lee Yi-seul (January 4, 2024). "[리뷰]700억 '외계+인' 무슨 생각으로 2부까지 찍었을까" [[Review] 70 billion ‘Aliens + Humans’ What were they thinking when filming Part 2?]. Asia Economy (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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