After its official competition screening at the Festival de Cannes 2026, Hope is gearing up for its release in French cinemas. The new film from Na Hong-jin, led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon, will hit theaters in France on 28 October 2026, distributed in France by Universal Pictures International.
In a remote South Korean village, emergency teams race to respond as fires erupt and communications go dead. Police chief Bum-seok and agent Sung-ae struggle to shield those who stayed behind. Meanwhile, Sung-ki and several villagers trek into the mountains in search of a mysterious creature, only to discover they’ve become the hunted.
Blending science fiction, action and thriller, Hope marks Na Hong-jin's return to directing ten years after The Strangers. The South Korean filmmaker had previously directed The Chaser and The Yellow Sea. Each of his feature films has been shown at the Cannes Film Festival, but Hope is the first to make it into the competition for the Palme d’Or.
The cast blends several prominent figures from South Korean cinema with international stars. Hwang Jung-min portrays Bum-seok, Hoyeon plays Sung-ae, and Zo In-sung embodies Sung-ki. Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton round out the lineup.
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