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.
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. 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. 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.
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. It was screened in IMAX theaters worldwide and in specialized halls such as ScreenX and Ultra 4DX in South Korea. 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. 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.
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. Domestic media outlets reported strong audience anticipation, with pre-sale figures comparable to top Korean concert films of the decade. The movie represents a strategic extension of G-Dragon's multimedia artistry, merging live concert performance, cinematic storytelling, and global marketing.
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. Overall till date, from October 29 to November 12 the film recorded 21,626 in total admissions and $396,461 in earnings. The movie also ranked 17 and 22 on the Weekend in Australia and New Zealand.
References
External links