A South Korean science-fiction horror thriller titled Hope is arriving in North American cinemas on September 9, 2026. The film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin, follows two rural police officers, including one portrayed by Squid Game's Hoyeon, as they investigate a mysterious creature loose in a border village whilst navigating conflict with local hunters, supported by an international cast including Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.

Whilst the film generated positive reception following its Cannes premiere in May, critical consensus has remained measured at 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, largely due to an unexpected narrative shift in the film's second half that complicates critical discussion. The release represents the director's most ambitious attempt at mainstream international success and arrives amid a broader expansion of Korean cinema in Western distribution, a trend accelerated by Parasite's 2019 breakthrough.