# The King's Warden (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-kings-warden/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Jang Hang-jun |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

The King's Warden (2026) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Korea's #1 domestic grosser of 2026 marries 85% critic respect with a 94% audience surge — a historical chamber epic tha Metascore 72/100. Directed by Jang Hang-jun.

## Critics consensus

Korea's #1 domestic grosser of 2026 marries 85% critic respect with a 94% audience surge — a historical chamber epic that Empire's Asia desk and local aggregators both flagged as the year's must-see Korean theatrical event.

## Synopsis

In Joseon-era Korea, a royal warden tasked with guarding a deposed king discovers that loyalty to the crown and loyalty to conscience may be incompatible. Jang Hang-jun's period drama balances palace intrigue with intimate moral reckoning, led by Yoo Hae-jin in a performance that dominated Korea's early-2026 box-office charts.

## Cast

Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The King's Warden worth watching?**
The King's Warden holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Korea's #1 domestic grosser of 2026 marries 85% critic respect with a 94% audience surge — a historical chamber epic that Empire's Asia desk and local aggregators both flagged as the year's must-see Korean theatrical event.

**What is The King's Warden about?**
In Joseon-era Korea, a royal warden tasked with guarding a deposed king discovers that loyalty to the crown and loyalty to conscience may be incompatible. Jang Hang-jun's period drama balances palace intrigue with intimate moral reckoning, led by Yoo Hae-jin in a performance that dominated Korea's early-2026 box-office charts.

**Who directed The King's Warden?**
The King's Warden (2026) was directed by Jang Hang-jun.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The King's Warden?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 94%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch The King's Warden?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The King's Warden page for current options.

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