Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' to hit theaters next week
by Yoo Na-hyunPosted : July 7, 2026, 16:47Updated : July 7, 2026, 17:23
Director Na Hong-jin (2nd from left) and actors Zo In-sung (1st from left), Jung Ho-yeon (3rd from left) and Hwang Jung-min pose for a photo during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, July 7 (AJP) - Director Na Hong-jin's latest film "Hope" is set to hit theaters next week, about two months after the sci-fi thriller made its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May.
Director Na Hong-jin speaks during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Set for release on July 15, the 60-minute film starring veteran actor Hwang Jung-min along with Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon revolves around a story set in a demilitarized border village where unidentified objects suddenly appear.
Actor Hwang Jung-min speaks during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Actor Zo In-sung speaks during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Actress Jung Ho-yeon speaks during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The film also features Hollywood stars such as Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Taylor Russell.
Actors Zo In-sung (far left), Jung Ho-yeon (center) and Hwang Jung-min pose for a photo during a press event in southern Seoul on July 6, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
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"Hope" marks Na's first feature film since his 2016 hit "The Wailing," which followed his acclaimed works "The Chaser" (2008) and "The Yellow Sea" (2010).
