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Action · Thriller · Adventure · 1h 42m · 2026

The Purgatory: The Kill Zone

★ 1.5 / 10 · 2 votes KO
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In the near future of South Korea, where it became lawless due to an economic crisis, a new authoritarian government implements the "Permanent Exile Law" to easily control the country. According to this law, death row inmates are permanently exiled to a detention center, the Purgatory, built in abandoned nuclear power plants. With a degree of self-governance granted by the government, the Purgatory gradually reaches a point where it is beyond external control, leaving the government struggling to find a solution. Yu-seong, a police officer who became a death row inmate due to the revenge for his daughter and wife, is offered a deal by the Director of NIS. Now Yu-seong must eliminate the Purgatory Boss, the king of the center, in exchange for possible pardon.

Directed by Bruce Khan, Lee Hyeon-myeong Starring Bruce Khan, Lee Chae-young, Kim Jae-hyeon, Cho Seong-ha, Park Cheol-min
ActionThrillerAdventureCrime
First releaseSep 9, 2026
Score1.5 / 10
Length1h 42m
LanguageKO

Release rollout

The release date has changed once — most recently from May 3, 2026 to September 9, 2026.

Release dates by country

South KoreaSep 9, 2026

Release date history

Jul 30, 2026Worldwide release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026United States release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Ukraine release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026United Kingdom release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Sweden release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Spain release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026South Korea release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2026Slovenia release moved from May 3, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does The Purgatory: The Kill Zone come out?

The Purgatory: The Kill Zone was released on September 9, 2026.

Who directed The Purgatory: The Kill Zone?

The Purgatory: The Kill Zone was directed by Bruce Khan, Lee Hyeon-myeong.

How long is The Purgatory: The Kill Zone?

The Purgatory: The Kill Zone has a runtime of 1h 42m.

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