Entertainment
Finecut acquires international sales rights for Guardians of the Video Game
The South Korean 3D animated feature is based on a popular Naver Webtoon with over 300 million views.
The short version
- Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has secured international sales rights for the upcoming 3D animated film "Guardians of the Video Game."
- The film is based on a popular Naver Webtoon by Gasfard that has garnered 345 million views and previously inspired a mobile game.
- First footage of the film will be debuted at the upcoming Toronto market, with a full release scheduled for late 2026.
Key facts
- Finecut acquired the international sales rights to "Guardians of the Video Game" ahead of the Toronto market.[Variety]
- The movie is based on a Naver Webtoon by Gasfard that has accumulated 345 million views and was previously adapted into a Google Play mobile game.[Variety]
- The 3D animated feature is being directed by Uhm Young-sik and produced by Locus Animation.[Variety]
- The film is currently in post-production and is slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2026.[Variety]