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Sci-fi epic ‘Hope’ invited to screen at Toronto film festival

The movie will be a part of the Midnight Madness section of the 51st edition of the international event.

2026.8.7

In a sleepy Haenam town, ‘Hope’ leaves behind more than monster footprints

Na Hong-jin's action thriller "Hope," which has already caused thousands to travel to a remote village in Haenam County, is the latest example of how a strong backstory and memorable setting can boost local tourism.

2026.8.7

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'Hope' surpasses 3 million admissions, tops weekend box office

Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film "Hope" added 767,365 admissions over the weekend, bringing its total to 3,415,709.

2026.7.27

Actors and film director Na Hong-jin, second from left, pose for a photo during a press event ahead of the release of 'Hope' at a movie theater in southern Seoul on July 6.

‘Hope’ tops 1 million admissions in just three days, fastest among 2026 films

The sci-fi thriller's emphatic debut marked the strongest opening of director Na Hong-jin's career as the film also earned praise from fellow directors.

2026.7.17

Why filmmakers keep returning to the inter-Korean border

Eight movies show how the demilitarized zone’s isolation and military tension have shaped stories across genres.

2026.7.16

Sci-fi epic 'Hope' opens atop Korea’s box office with more than 330,000 admissions

The Cannes-screened film, led by a starry Korean and Hollywood cast, dominated opening-day sales and advance bookings in Korea.

2026.7.16

‘Hope’ opens with record presales and strong global buzz

The director’s first film in a decade debuted Wednesday in theaters with 599,000 advance tickets, a 68.1 percent booking share and sales to more than 200 countries.

2026.7.15

Cinema lobby with movie posters, digital menu boards, and a few silhouetted people near the concession area.

Korea’s box office has ‘Hope’ after ‘The King’s Warden’ ruled sales for first-half rebound

Revenue and admissions reached their highest levels since 2020, with blockbusters driving the post-pandemic upswing.

2026.7.13

Director Na Hong-jin speaks into a microphone beside a large 'HOPE' movie backdrop.

North American trailer for 'Hope' released ahead of regional debut in September

Na Hong-jin’s action thriller, set near the DMZ and featuring villagers under attack by a mysterious creature, will open in North America on Sept. 9 after its Korean release.

2026.7.11

'Hope' star Jung Ho-yeon hopes to tame her 'wild horse' energy

After the whirlwind of “Squid Game,” Jung Ho-yeon says she took time to regain her balance before making her feature film debut in Na Hong-jin’s Cannes-tested sci-fi thriller “Hope.”

2026.7.9