OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom (2024) | Movie

OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom movie

🎬 Title: OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom / 劇場版「オーバーロード」聖王国編

Story: After dedicating twelve years to his beloved MMORPG, Momonga logs in one final time and unexpectedly finds himself trapped in the game world permanently. As he navigates this new reality, his character becomes the powerful Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown. The once-flourishing Sacred Kingdom, which enjoyed peace behind a colossal protective wall, faces a dire threat when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth invades with a horde of malevolent demi-humans. To protect themselves, the neighboring Slane Theocracy reluctantly seeks assistance from the Sorcerer Kingdom. Answering the call, Momonga, now recognized as Ains Ooal Gown, unites his undead army and allies with the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy to confront the looming danger posed by the Demon Emperor.

⭐ Rating: 7.895 (147 votes)

📅 Release date: 2024-09-20

⏱️ Runtime: 2h 14m

🎭 Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

🎬 Director: Naoyuki Ito

✍️ Writers: Kugane Maruyama, Naoyuki Ito

🌍 Country: Japan

🏢 Production Companies: KADOKAWA, Madhouse, Bit grooove promotion, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, AT-X, NTT Docomo

💼 Financials:
| 📈 Revenue: $7,614,966

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👥 Cast: Satoshi Hino (Ainz Ooal Gown / Momonga – voice), Yoshino Aoyama (Neia Baraja – voice), Hitomi Nabatame (Remedios Custodio – voice), Saori Hayami (Calca Bessarez – voice), Haruka Tomatsu (Kelart Custodio – voice), Asami Seto (CZ2128 Delta – voice), Yumi Hara (Albedo – voice), Masayuki Katou (Demiurge – voice), Yuuya Uchida (Caspond Bessarez – voice), Hidenobu Kiuchi (Gustav Montagnés – voice)

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom (2024): This film excellently blends its Action, Adventure, Animation, and Fantasy genres without feeling clichéd. Under Naoyuki Ito’s direction, the narrative maintains focus, emphasizing character development over superficial action. The performances, particularly those of Satoshi Hino, Yoshino Aoyama, and Hitomi Nabatame, elevate the emotional stakes. The 2-hour and 14-minute duration is appropriate for the storyline. While it may have its flaws, the positives certainly make it worth watching. If you find the premise intriguing, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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