Before its theatrical debut, “Paradise Lost,” the new psychological horror film by Yeon Sang Ho—director of “Train to Busan”—has already broken even on its production costs. This success is attributed to the pre-sale of distribution rights to 118 countries and territories worldwide. International revenue generated from these sales has reportedly surpassed the film’s total production expenses. Details regarding specific countries acquiring rights were not immediately released. This outcome demonstrates strong international interest in Yeon Sang Ho’s work, signaling potential success for the film upon its release. The pre-sales strategy proved highly effective for the South Korean production. “Paradise Lost” is anticipated to attract a broad audience given its director’s established reputation in the genre.