Meet the Immortal Classic, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' Premiering Today & Behind-the-Scenes Stills Released!

Edmond Dantès, who has lost everything, renounces his name and is reborn as the 'Count of Monte Cristo' to confront his destiny. The epic tale 〈The Count of Monte Cristo〉 is released today, February 13 (Friday), in theaters nationwide. This adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' immortal classic, which has been loved by readers around the world and is regarded as the 'prototype of modern revenge dramas,' has been filmed with the highest production cost among all adaptations of 『The Count of Monte Cristo』 for theaters, spectacularly restoring the textures of 19th-century Europe in terms of filming, art, costumes, and music. The eight behind-the-scenes stills released showcase the grand scale through massive sets, overwhelming locations, and intricate costume details. Directors Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière have revealed that they drew inspiration from Hollywood classics such as 〈Lawrence of Arabia〉, 〈The Godfather〉, and 〈North by Northwest〉, raising expectations for the film's quality as a must-see authentic blockbuster in theaters.

Such anticipation is also reflected in the ticket sales figures. 〈The Count of Monte Cristo〉 has secured a top position in the Megabox reservation rankings, standing alongside major tentpole films for the Lunar New Year holiday such as 〈Humint〉, 〈The King’s Affection〉, and 〈Number One〉. Notably, it has captured the number one spot in foreign film reservations, surpassing large overseas productions like 〈Wuthering Heights〉 and 〈No Mercy: 90 Minutes〉. Previously, it attracted about 9.4 million viewers in France, ranking second in the annual box office, achieving an extraordinary feat by surpassing notable Hollywood blockbusters such as 〈Inside Out 2〉, 〈Moana 2〉, and 〈Deadpool and Wolverine〉. It will be interesting to see what kind of impact 〈The Count of Monte Cristo〉 will have in the domestic box office.

The epic blockbuster that brings the immortal classic back to the screen, 〈The Count of Monte Cristo〉, is released today in Megabox theaters nationwide.