Korea’s Showbox Launches International Sales for “Colony” at Cannes Market

Showbox, a prominent player in the film industry, is kicking off international sales for its latest high-concept thriller, “Colony,” directed by the acclaimed Yeon Sang-ho, known for the blockbuster “Train to Busan.”

Production and Release Details

Currently in production and set for a 2026 release, this action-packed thriller unfolds at a biotechnology conference that spirals into chaos as a rapidly mutating virus wreaks havoc, compelling authorities to quarantine the facility with survivors trapped inside.

Star-Studded Cast

“Colony” boasts an impressive ensemble cast led by Gianna Jun, renowned for her performances in “Kingdom: Ashin of the North” and “Assassination.” She is joined by Koo Kyo-hwan (“Escape,” “Parasyte: The Grey”), Ji Chang-wook (“Revolver,” “The Worst of Evil”), and Shin Hyun-been (“Revelations,” “Reborn Rich”).

Intriguing Themes and Tagline

With the tagline “As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate,” “Colony” promises to merge the biological horror elements that made “Train to Busan” a sensation with a gripping confined thriller atmosphere.

Production and Distribution

The film is produced by Wowpoint and Smilegate in collaboration with Midnight Studio, while Showbox takes charge of international distribution. This project continues Showbox’s commitment to delivering high-concept Korean genre films to audiences worldwide.

Recent Developments at Cannes

The launch at Cannes follows Showbox’s successful showcase at Hong Kong FilMart, where they introduced “Taboo: The Silent Day,” a horror mystery from debut director Park Kyung-kun. Filmed in Indonesia with a Korean cast and crew, the story revolves around friends whose vacation in Bali turns into a nightmare after they inadvertently break a mysterious urn during Nyepi Day, Bali’s sacred Day of Silence.

Diverse Film Slate

Showbox’s varied lineup also includes the financial crisis drama “Big Deal” starring Lee Je-hoon, the romantic drama “Once We Were Us” featuring Koo Kyo-hwan and Mun Ka-young, the Indonesian-Korean co-production “The Verdict,” and the mystery thriller “White Blast” starring Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, who also appears in “Colony.”

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