Hope
Is this how it ends?
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Directed by Na Hong-jin · Science Fiction · Mystery · Action · 157 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Na Hong-jin
Writer
Na Hong-jin
Studio
Forged Films / Plus M Entertainment
Release
2026-07-15
Runtime
157 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Mystery, Action
Cast & Characters
Go Bum-seok
Hwang Jung-min
Go Sung-ki
Zo In-sung
Lim Sung-ae
Hoyeon
J'aur
Alicia Vikander
Ai'dovor
Taylor Russell
credited in all marketing materials -->]] as Im Sung-ae, a rookie cop under Hope's police force
[[Jung Ho-yeon|Jung Ho-yeon<!--
Va'migere, the first alien who demolished town
Cameron Britton
Yang-bae, an offbeat carpenter
Eum Moon-suk
Mr. Hae-sul, an elderly local
Im Hyun-sik
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Hope was originally set to be directed by Alfonso Cuarón, but he dropped out of the project.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Did You Know that Na Hong-jin's film is his first since The Wailing in 2016.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Did You Know that the film's budget was reportedly higher than any previous Korean film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Did You Know that Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender, who do not speak Korean, starred alongside Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-15
Critical Assessment
Hope holds 8.1/10 on TMDb (21 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 13, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (8.1/10 on TMDb (21 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hope good? What are critics saying?+
Hope holds 8.1/10 on TMDb (21 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Hope?+
Hope has a runtime of 157 min.
Who directed Hope?+
Hope was directed by Na Hong-jin.
Fan & Critic Buzz
From the trailer's comments
Finally things are happening outside NewYork.
@se7enwr · 762 likesI’m from Korea, and I can guarantee that it is absolutely thrilling.
@ianelliechoi1271 · 272 likesThis is what you called a peak cinema. Not a straight to Netflix production like quality.
@cikponti4879 · 290 likesThe Wailing was phenomenal and then The chaser was fast paced and terrific but the real magic is The Yellow Sea, that movie is one of its kind.
@RISHABHYADAV-en1xy · 138 likesThis film's look is absolutely, engagingly beautiful! A definite must-watch when it release in cinemas here.
@ashleylodewyk7454 · 274 likesSome people say the CGI isn't perfect, but who cares when its Na Hong Jin. The mastermind behind The wailing (one of my favorite movies ever), and others. I am so gonna watch this in the cinema. Ill then probably spend the rest of the year to discuss the movie, lol. HYPED!!!
@Jayden1766-b7o · 0 likes“Hope” is planned as a trilogy, and this is the first story in that series. I watched it first in Korea, and it was unlike anything else Na Hong-jin has made — but it was totally my taste! It’s closer to a black comedy with an almost insane level of intensity and immersion. I’d r…
@blacksugar-y1k · 60 likesMasterpiece coming ☠️
@gautammishra28 · 33 likes
