Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group and CJ ENM have announced a partnership to collaboratively develop, finance, and distribute feature remakes in both English and Korean of films from each studio’s library.

Under this new agreement, Warner Bros. will take the lead on English-language remakes from CJ ENM’s catalog, while CJ ENM, led by Miky Lee, will spearhead Korean-language adaptations from Warner Bros. Pictures’ extensive library.

“Miky Lee, vice chairwoman of CJ ENM, along with her team, has established an impressive collection of films that have made them a leading producer in Korean cinema, with stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. We are thrilled to collaborate with CJ ENM as we aim to broaden the global offerings of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group,” stated Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, in a statement on Tuesday.

As a pioneer of the Korean Wave in cinema, Lee has supported renowned directors such as Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho and holds executive producer credits for acclaimed films including Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden, and Parasite, which made history as the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

Warner Bros. Pictures and CJ ENM will collaborate on the development and production of their respective remakes, sharing responsibility for key creative choices, such as the writer, director, producer, and cast, along with joint oversight of the film’s budget.

Warner Bros. Pictures will handle global distribution of the films, while CJ ENM will manage releases in South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Turkey for its own remakes.

Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, head of CJ ENM’s film business, remarked: “Warner Bros. boasts a legendary library that connects the past and present of Hollywood and is rich in excellence. Both Warner Bros. and CJ possess extensive libraries in North America and Asia, each uniquely. This partnership enables us to rediscover and revitalize hidden gems, delivering inspiring narratives to today’s audiences. It is a remarkable privilege to partner with such an iconic brand that continuously evolves, creates, and champions storytelling at the highest level.”

Person

Miky Lee, Michael De Luca, Pam Abdy, Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho

Company Names

Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, CJ ENM, Warner Bros. Pictures

Titles

Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden, Parasite

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