Audiences eagerly anticipated the release of the latest installment in the Roundup movie series. In 2022, the previous movie broke records for ticket sales, setting high expectations for the new film. Roundup: Punishment hit theaters on April 24, 2023, and immediately made an impact, earning an impressive $5 million on its opening day. The movie’s success was anticipated, considering the popularity of the previous three installments.
The Roundup series began in 2017 and quickly gained acclaim, inspiring Korea’s film industry during challenging times. Despite some mixed reviews for the third movie of The Roundup: No Way Out, it still performed well at the box office and it is paving the way for the swift release of the fourth installment.
Starring Ma Dong-seok, Kim Moo-yeol, Park Ji-haon, and Lee Dong-hee, Roundup: Punishment premiered at the Berlin Film Festival before its theatrical release. The storyline follows detective Ma Dong-seok as he joins a cyber investigation team to dismantle an online gambling operation, facing off against a notorious hired killer in the process.
Preparations for Roundup: Punishment began even before the release of the third movie, with filming commencing on November 18, 2022. The anticipation for the film was palpable, with a record-breaking 830,000 tickets sold before its official release, marking a new milestone for Korean cinema.
The film is gripping storyline which delved into the world of cybercrime and online gambling and it is resonated with audiences who were drawn in by its twists and turns. Fans flocked to theaters to experience the excitement firsthand, eagerly discussing the film’s plot twists and character arcs long after the credits had rolled.
