G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch

G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch
Theatrical release poster
Directed byByun Jin Ho
StarringG-Dragon
CinematographyKim Dong-hyun
Edited byLee Ji-hoon
Production
companies
  • CJ ENM
  • CJ 4DPLEX
  • ScreenX Studio
Distributed by
  • CJ ENM
  • CJ 4DPLEX
Release date
  • October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29)
Running time
105 minutes[1]
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box office$1.8 million[2][3][4]

G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch Stylized as G-DRAGON IN CINEMA [ÜBERMENSCH]) is a 2025 South Korean concert film featuring South Korean singer-rapper G-Dragon. The film documents the live performances from his 2025 world tour Übermensch and marks his first theatrical release in eight years. It premiered globally on October 29, 2025, in various premium formats including IMAX, ScreenX, and 4DX. The film offers an immersive cinematic experience that captures G-Dragon's stage artistry and musical evolution.

Synopsis

The film presents highlights from G-Dragon's 2025 Übermensch World Tour, his first global tour since 2017. It features a set list combining his biggest solo hits such as "Heartbreaker", "Crooked",” and “Untitled, 2014” alongside new tracks from his Übermensch album, including "Home Sweet Home" and "Power" Through cinematic framing and multi-angle production, the film emphasizes G-Dragon's visual creativity and performance scale.[5][6]

Production and Formats

The project was produced by CGV's Concert Film Division in partnership with local post-production and sound design studios specializing in live event cinematography. It utilized multi-camera 8K filming and Dolby Atmos mastering to deliver an immersive soundstage experience.[7] G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch was released in several premium cinema formats, including IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, and Ultra 4DX, offering varying degrees of visual and sensory immersion such as panoramic projection, motion seats, and atmospheric effects.[7] Korean outlets described the IMAX version as particularly immersive, noting that it “captures G-Dragon's breath and gestures in high-definition detail,” creating a live-concert atmosphere in theaters.[8]

Release

The film opened in South Korea and globally on October 29, 2025, following domestic ticket pre-sales on October 15 through major theater chains including CGV.[9] It was screened in IMAX theaters worldwide and in specialized halls such as ScreenX and Ultra 4DX in South Korea.[8] Within 24 hours of ticketing, the film surpassed 10,000 pre-sale tickets across CGV theaters nationwide, ranking first among event films on the platform.[10][11] The film screened in multiple territories across Asia, North America, and Europe, including specialized runs in IMAX and ScreenX theaters. In South Korea, CGV organized limited-edition screenings featuring exclusive merchandise and commemorative tickets.[12]

Marketing and Reception

Promotional campaigns for the film emphasized its "global event" status and positioned it as G-Dragon's return to live performance after eight years. Posters, teasers, and format-specific trailers were released in October 2025 to coincide with pre-sales.[13] Domestic media outlets reported strong audience anticipation, with pre-sale figures comparable to top Korean concert films of the decade.[12] The movie represents a strategic extension of G-Dragon's multimedia artistry, merging live concert performance, cinematic storytelling, and global marketing.[14]

Box office

In South Korea, the film sold 5,059 tickets and grossed $91,895 from the first day of release, debuting in top 10 on the box-office.[15] Overall till date, from October 29 to November 12 the film recorded 21,626 in total admissions and $396,461 in earnings.[16] The movie also ranked 17 and 22 on the Weekend in Australia and New Zealand.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ "G-DRAGON IN CINEMA [Übermensch]". Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  2. ^ "G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch (2025)". BoxOfficeMojo. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  3. ^ "South Korea Weekly Box Office - November 17-23, 2025 (#67)". KOPIS. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  4. ^ "Taiwan Weekend Box Office - November 21-23 (#8), 2025". Taipei Box Office Observatory. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  5. ^ "지드래곤도 영화 나온다… '위버맨쉬' 콘서트 실황 10월 29일 개봉". 텐아시아 (in Korean). Korea Entertainment Media. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  6. ^ "지드래곤 월드투어 실황 영화, 10월 29일 CGV 개봉". 더팩트 (in Korean). 11 September 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  7. ^ a b "지드래곤 콘서트 영화, 특별관 포맷으로 상영". BNT뉴스 (in Korean). 18 September 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  8. ^ a b "'지드래곤 인 시네마 [위버맨쉬]' IMAX 개봉… 압도적 스케일 선사". 스포츠동아 (in Korean). 14 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  9. ^ "'지드래곤 인 시네마 [위버맨쉬]' 국내 예매 오픈". BNT뉴스 (in Korean). 16 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  10. ^ "지드래곤 실황 영화, 예매 오픈 24시간 만에 1만장 돌파". OSEN (in Korean). OSEN. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ^ "'지드래곤 인 시네마 [위버맨쉬]', 예매량 1만장 돌파… CGV 실황 영화 역대급 반응". 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). 17 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  12. ^ a b "지드래곤 월드투어 29일 영화로 개봉… 압도적 퍼포먼스 예고". 스포츠동아 (in Korean). 2 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  13. ^ "'지드래곤 인 시네마 [위버맨쉬]' 스페셜 포스터 공개". BNT뉴스 (in Korean). 25 September 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  14. ^ "'지드래곤 인 시네마 [위버맨쉬]' IMAX 개봉… 압도적 스케일 선사". MK스포츠 (in Korean). 14 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  15. ^ "South Korea Boxoffice - Daily (October 29)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  16. ^ "South Korea Boxoffice - Daily (November 12)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  17. ^ "G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch - Australian Weekend". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  18. ^ "G-Dragon in Cinema: Übermensch - New Zealand Weekend". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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