# Michael Fassbender’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Thriller Officially Loses Box Office Momentum

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/michael-fassbenders-r-rated-sci-fi-thriller-officially-loses-box-office-momentum/
- Published: 2026-09-30T01:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-30T01:12:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/michael-fassbender-sci-fi-movie-hope-box-office-drop/
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Na Hong-jin's Hope underperformed at the US box office with only £8 million domestically
- The film dropped 80% in its third weekend and now plays in just 215 locations
- Despite critical acclaim and strong performance in South Korea, it failed to match Parasite's global success

## Summary

Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller Hope has failed to gain box office momentum in its domestic release, marking a significant disappointment for specialty distributor Neon. The film, which premiered to critical acclaim at Cannes and performed well in South Korea with over £35 million, has struggled in North America, dropping 80% in its third weekend and signalling that the studio's attempt to replicate the runaway success of Parasite has fallen short.

Hope has grossed only £8 million domestically across 215 locations, with a worldwide total of £45 million against a reported budget of £46 million. The creature-feature epic, set in a remote harbor town near the Korean Demilitarised Zone, opened in September to positive reviews and currently holds a 78% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite featuring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander in supporting roles alongside leads Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, the film has plateaued after approximately 20 days in theatrical release, having debuted in over 1,500 locations before its sharp contraction.

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