Neon will bring Hope, the new sci-fi monster film from South Korean director Na Hong-jin, to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where attendees will see previously unseen footage and hear the director discuss the project. The appearance matters because the film was one of the notable titles to emerge from Cannes, and Comic-Con offers a major platform to build momentum ahead of its US cinema release in September. It also marks Na’s first ever appearance at the convention, adding extra significance for fans of his work.

The panel will be introduced by Squid Game star Hoyeon and will focus on the long-developed creature feature, which stars Michael Fassbender alongside Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton and Alicia Vikander. After premiering out of competition at Cannes, Hope received an 80% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting a strong early response. The article also places the film in the context of Na’s career, highlighting earlier acclaimed works including The Chaser, The Yellow Sea and The Wailing, and describing him as one of modern South Korean cinema’s most distinctive directors.