Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (2025)
A Korean blockbuster where the sole reader of a doomsday web novel must survive when fiction becomes terrifying reality.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy - Movie Information
- Original Title: 전지적 독자 시점
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Kim Byung-woo
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 57m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 23, 2025 (South Korea - 15), August 1, 2025 (Canada), September 11, 2025 (Germany), July 31, 2025 (New Zealand), July 31, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), January 8, 2026 (Mexico - B)
- Alternative Titles: La Profecía: Lector Omnisciente (MX), Omniscient Reader The Prophecy (FR), อ่านชะตาวันสิ้นโลก (TH), Omniscient Reader (US), 全知讀者視角：滅世預言 (HK), 全知读者视角：灭世预言 (CN), 전지적 독자 시점 (KR), Zenchiteki na Dokusha no Shiten kara (JP)
- Production Companies: MYM Entertainment, Realies Pictures, SmilegateRealies, The Present Company
- Production Countries: South Korea
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy - Plot
Kim Dok-ja, an ordinary man in his 20s, is the only reader of an obscure web novel titled "Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse". After having read the last chapter, the novel suddenly becomes reality, and its omnipotent hero Yu Jung-hyeok appears before Kim. As the only person who knows how to survive in this world, Kim and his companions strive to save the world by writing his own, new ending.
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy - Trailer
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A novel known only by me has become reality.
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Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kim Byung-woo
Main Cast
- Ahn Hyo-seop
- Lee Min-ho
- Chae Soo-bin
- Shin Seung-ho
- Nana
- Kwon Eun-seong
- JISOO
- Park Ho-san
- Choi Young-jun
- Jung Sung-il
Writers
- Kim Byung-woo
- Lee Jung-min
Producers
- Yang Yun-sik
- Kim Jin-ah
- Kim Ji-hong
- Kim Eun-hye
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy - FAQs
Where can you watch Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy?
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It can also be streamed for free on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rented through OnDemandKorea. Check JustWatch for regional availability.
Is Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy based on a true story?
No, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is not based on a true story. It is adapted from the popular Korean web novel "Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse" (전지적 독자 시점) by the writing duo sing N song, which was serialized on the platform Munpia starting in 2018.
Who are the main actors in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy?
The film stars Ahn Hyo-seop as the everyman protagonist Kim Dok-ja and Lee Min-ho as the powerful hero Yu Jung-hyeok. The supporting cast includes Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, Nana, Kwon Eun-seong, JISOO, Park Ho-san, Choi Young-jun, and Jung Sung-il.
What is Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy about?
Kim Dok-ja is the only reader of an obscure web novel about the apocalypse. When the story suddenly becomes reality, he finds himself the sole person who knows how to survive. Teaming up with the novel's hero Yu Jung-hyeok, he and his companions race to rewrite the world's ending.
Is there a post-credits scene in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy?
Yes, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy features a post-credits scene that teases future events and hints at a potential sequel or continuation of the story. Audiences are encouraged to stay through the end of the credits to catch this additional footage.
When was Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy released?
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy had its theatrical premiere in South Korea on July 23, 2025. It expanded internationally with a release in Australia and New Zealand on July 31, 2025, and in Canada on August 1, 2025, followed by Germany on September 11, 2025.
Who directed Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy?
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy was directed by Kim Byung-woo, a South Korean filmmaker known for his work on large-scale action productions. Kim also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Lee Jung-min, adapting the beloved web novel source material for the big screen.
How long is Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy?
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes). The film packs its apocalyptic action-fantasy narrative into a brisk, event-driven pace that keeps the story moving from its inciting premise through to its climactic conclusion.
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