Beyond intense likes and dislikes and harsh criticism at home, The Great Flood is holding the No. 1 spot in global rankings.
Netflix film The Great Flood continues its hot streak as it ranks No. 1 for two consecutive weeks in the global top 10 non-English films, and has released behind-the-scenes stills showcasing the cast and director's shining efforts.
The Great Flood, an SF disaster blockbuster that depicts the desperate fight waged by those who place humanity's last hope for survival inside an apartment submerged as the flood engulfs the earth on its final day, recorded 33,100,000 views (the number of viewing hours divided by the work's total running time) and topped the global top 10 non-English films for two consecutive weeks. In addition, it ranked No. 1 in a total of 53 countries, including Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore and Thailand, and appeared on the top 10 list in 92 countries, making palpable the enthusiastic response from viewers worldwide even in its second week of release.
Beyond being a variation on the disaster genre with added SF imagination, the film features the actors' passionate performances that perfectly portray the complex emotions of characters facing the disaster. Even in its second week of release, positive reviews from foreign media continue for Netflix film The Great Flood, which remains a hot topic.
"It starts as a simple disaster film and transforms into an ambitious SF" (South China Morning Post), "It uniquely depicts a narrative that traverses from the physical to the metaphysical" (Variety), "The most astonishing film of 2025, full of countless undiscovered hidden details" (Inverse), "The film overwhelms the audience with one dizzying situation after another. The intricate action direction and realistic special effects deliver nail-biting tension" (Decider) — such praise highlighted The Great Flood's remarkable worldview and deep storytelling. Global viewers also expressed satisfaction with the well-made SF blockbuster that contains varied symbolism amid extreme circumstances, commenting, "An extraordinary film rarely seen these days; I'll definitely watch it again" (IMDb, Udo****), "A well-made SF film that delicately captures human sensitivity and maternal love" (IMDb, dsw****), "A standout work notable for its overwhelming visuals and daring thematic challenge" (Rotten Tomatoes, Mar****), and "A film that showed unpredictable developments and rich symbolism" (Reddit, ods****).
The released behind-the-scenes stills capture everything from on-set scenes highlighting Kim Da-mi, Park Hae-soo and Kwon Eunseong's immersive performances to the warm, convivial atmosphere that contrasts with the film's tension, drawing attention.
Kim Da-mi, who plays Anna, an AI researcher who must survive an inevitable disaster to create a new humanity, monitored closely between takes and held deep conversations with director Kim Byung-woo, adding authenticity and vitality to the character.
In particular, his fearless performance in the water-filled set to save his son Jain (Kwon Eunseong) vividly conveys the extreme circumstances and greatly enhances immersion. Park Hae-soo, who plays Hee-jo, tasked with getting humanity's hopes Anna and Jain to safety, also took monitoring seriously, conveying his passionate acting commitment.
Meanwhile, Kim Da-mi, Park Hae-soo and Kwon Eunseong, who displayed extreme chemistry on the brink of survival, showed a completely different side when filming stopped, prompting smiles from onlookers. Their laughing conversations and playful exchanges offer a glimpse into the warm atmosphere on set. The large-scale set that realistically recreated the disaster scene and director Kim Byung-woo leading the production on set hint at his passion and concerns for the work.
The behind-the-scenes stills, which capture the actors and director Kim Byung-woo who worked tirelessly on and off camera to complete The Great Flood, heighten global viewers' curiosity about the film.
The SF disaster blockbuster The Great Flood, which recorded No. 1 for two consecutive weeks in the global top 10 non-English films and appeared on the top 10 list in 92 countries, captivating the world with its astonishing scale and immersive narrative, was released on the 19th.
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