Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience as Capelight Pictures announces the highly anticipated release of “The Roundup: No Way Out” in a deluxe 4K UHD + Blu-ray edition. This blockbuster crime thriller, a sequel to the 2022 box office sensation “The Roundup,” is set to captivate audiences with its breathtaking action and martial arts combat. Mark your calendars for April 9, 2024, to grab your multi-disc options, including both a Blu-ray/DVD and a premium 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo set.
“The Roundup: No Way Out” promises to be a thrilling ride for fans of Asian action cinema and international hits like the “John Wick” series. Set seven years after the original film, we find the tough yet endearing South Korean police detective Ma Seok-do (Don Lee) joining a new squad to investigate a chilling murder case. The investigation leads Ma into the dangerous world of a synthetic drug called Hiper, bringing him face-to-face with the ruthless Japanese mafia boss Ichizo (Jun Kunimura) and the chaotic Japanese drug distributor Ricky (Munetaka Aoki) and his gang, who have come to Korea to stir up trouble.
Directed by Lee Sang-yong, who also helmed “The Roundup,” the film sees the return of Don Lee in the lead role, solidifying his status as an action star. Alongside Lee, the cast features Munetaka Aoki, known for his roles in “Godzilla Minus One” and “Rurouni Kenshin,” Lee Jun-hyuk (“I Saw the Devil”), and Jun Kunimura (“Kill Bill: Volume 1”, “The Wailing”, “Audition”).
“The Roundup: No Way Out” has already made its mark on the film industry, winning the Blue Dragon Award for the top box office hit in South Korea, with over $80 million in revenue and counting. Its trailer and clips have garnered more than 2 million YouTube views, and it clinched the Audience Award at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival in Spain. Fans will be thrilled to know that a sequel is already in post-production and slated for release in 2024.
For action aficionados and fans of high-octane cinema, “The Roundup: No Way Out” is an unmissable event.
With its star-studded cast, intense action sequences, and a gripping narrative that delves into the dark underbelly of crime and justice, this film is poised to be a crowd-pleaser. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this action-packed masterpiece in the highest quality with the deluxe 4K UHD + Blu-ray release.