Na Hong-jin Unveils First 'Hope' Trailer at Cannes After 10-Year Film Hiatus

15 articles · Updated · Empire · May 19

Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi action film "Hope" premiered its first trailer at Cannes 2026, marking the South Korean director’s first feature reveal in 10 years.
The footage points to a survival story in a remote harbour town, with the official synopsis centering on a mysterious discovery that triggers a desperate fight against an apparent alien threat.
Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon lead the cast, while Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell appear in undisclosed roles.
Neon will release the film in the UK, and "Hope" is set for a U.S. theatrical run in winter, though no exact release date has been announced.

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