‘The Roundup: No Way Out’: Don Lee Threequel Likened To Korean ‘Fast & Furious’ Is Winning Big At The Local Box Office

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Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories.

The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So, we’re going to do the hard work for you. This week we’re featuring South Korean smash The Roundup: No Way Out, the third installment of crime action franchise The Outlaws which was originated by and stars Don Lee (aka Ma Dong-seok) who also produces.

A runaway hit in its home market, it has provided a major shot in the arm to the local box office which has been stuck in the doldrums so far this year; and there is much more to come for what Lee likens to a sort of Korean Fast & Furious saga. Name: The Roundup: No Way Out Country: South Korea Producers: Big Punch Pictures, BA Entertainment, Hong Film International sales: K-Movie Entertainment For fans of: The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, Train to Busan With an incredible $62 million amassed at the Korean box office, and 8 million tickets sold since its release on May 31, The Roundup: No Way Out is a bonafide smash that’s already the No.

1 film of 2023 in the market, 39% ahead of the next title on the list, 343% more than the next local movie and outpacing Hollywood films.