Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Sets U.S. Release Date

Na Hong-jin‘s (The Wailing) Hope is releasing in U.S. theaters on September 9. The official synopsis reads, “In Hope Harbor, a remote village near the Demilitarized Zone, police outpost chief Bum-seok receives alarming news from locals that a tiger has appeared. As the village erupts into panic, Bum-seok is forced to confront a reality beyond belief.“ Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing), Zo In-sung (“Moving”), Hoyeon (“Squid…

Caroline C Ryan

June 1, 2026

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Na Hong-jin‘s (The Wailing) Hope is releasing in U.S. theaters on September 9.

The official synopsis reads, “In Hope Harbor, a remote village near the Demilitarized Zone, police outpost chief Bum-seok receives alarming news from locals that a tiger has appeared. As the village erupts into panic, Bum-seok is forced to confront a reality beyond belief.“

Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing), Zo In-sung (“Moving”), Hoyeon (“Squid Game”), Taylor Russell (Bones and All), Cameron Britton (“The Umbrella Academy”), Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), and Michael Fassbender (Prometheus) star.

Hong Kyung-pyo (The Wailing, Parasite) reteams with Na Hong-Jin as cinematographer.

Na produces alongside Saemi Kim and Saerom Kim for Forged Films. Jeongin Hong executive produces, with Plus M Entertainment financing.