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Na Hong-Jin Debuts ‘Hope’ at Comic-Con, US Release Sept 9

7/24/2026

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Na Hong-Jin previewed his passion project “Hope” at Comic-Con, noting it discards assumptions about his work.
The plot follows police and hunters in Hope Harbor who become prey to a mysterious creature.
Actress Hoyeon, recommended by Hwang Jung-min, plays a police officer.
Na said roughly 90% of the characters might die and a sequel script is ready.
“Hope” premiered at Cannes and will open in the United States on Sept. 9, 2026.

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Story summary

Na Hong-Jin previewed his passion project “Hope” at Comic-Con, noting it discards assumptions about his work.
The plot follows police and hunters in Hope Harbor who become prey to a mysterious creature.
Actress Hoyeon, recommended by Hwang Jung-min, plays a police officer.
Na said roughly 90% of the characters might die and a sequel script is ready.
“Hope” premiered at Cannes and will open in the United States on Sept. 9, 2026.