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South Korean Sci-Fi ‘Hope’ Gets U.S. Release Sep 9, 200+ Pre-Sales

6/2/2026

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Neon announced that the North American release of the South Korean sci-fi film *Hope* will occur on Wednesday, September 9th in the United States.
The film secured more than 200 overseas pre-sales, one of the highest territory-sale volumes for a Korean movie.
*Hope* premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where it screened In Competition.
The Korean theatrical release is scheduled for the summer of 2026.

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Neon announced that the North American release of the South Korean sci-fi film *Hope* will occur on Wednesday, September 9th in the United States.
The film secured more than 200 overseas pre-sales, one of the highest territory-sale volumes for a Korean movie.
*Hope* premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where it screened In Competition.
The Korean theatrical release is scheduled for the summer of 2026.