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Hope

2026 2 h 36 min Action · Science Fiction 호프

South Korean action science fiction set in a village where a mysterious creature wreaks havoc, and perceptions mislead as ignorance plants the seed of disaster.

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What it’s about

In the village of Hope Harbor, police chief Ko Beom-seok and officer Lim Seong-ae investigate a mysterious creature causing havoc. A hunting find in the forest near the port town triggers a countdown for humanity. Residents confront an alien nightmare that defies earthly logic, while a group of hunters searches for a tiger.

What hooks you

Directed by Na Hong-jin, the film stars Hwang Jeong-min as Ko Beom-seok, Jo In-seong as Ko Seong-gi, and Jeong Ho-yeon as Lim Seong-ae. It was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender play alien characters J'aur and Ma'veyyo.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy slow-burning tension in isolated settings, where an unknown entity tests a community's survival. It suits viewers drawn to science fiction with a grim, grounded tone and human conflict at its core.

Technical details
Country
South Korea
Year
2026
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Running time
2h 36min
Age rating
18+
MPAA
R
World premiere
May 17, 2026
Budget$45,000,000
Box office (world)$34,960,676

×0.8box office to budget

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Creative team

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Director Na Hong-jin
Starring
  1. 01 Hwang Jeong-min Ko Beom-seok
  2. 02 Jo In-seong Ko Seong-gi
  3. 03 Jeong Ho-yeon Lim Seong-ae
  4. 04 Alicia Vikander J'aur
  5. 05 Eum Moon-seok Yang-bae
  6. 06 Michael Fassbender Ma'veyyo
  7. 07 Lee Sang-hee Nak-yeon
  8. 08 Taylor Russell Ai'dovor
  9. 09 Lim Hyeon-shik Park Hae-sool
  10. 10 Cameron Britton Va'migere
  11. 11 Han Woo-yeol Wan-seop
  12. 12 Eom Tae-goo Actor

Trivia

  1. The shooting period was from August 2023 to March 17, 2024.
  2. The runtime of the director's cut of the film is 161 minutes.

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