Full Breakdown
Warner Bros Korea Sets September 16 Release for “The Intern” Remake
8/5/2026, 5:53:36 PM
Core Event – Scheduled Release
Warner Bros Korea has confirmed that its Korean-language remake of the 2015 comedy *The Intern* will open on September 16, 2026. The date was disclosed in a joint poster and trailer reveal, marking the film’s entry into the domestic market ahead of the country’s major Chuseok holiday period.
Cast and Creative Team
The remake stars veteran actor Choi Min-sik as the senior intern, a role originally played by Robert De Niro, and rising star Han So-hee as the youthful CEO, mirroring Anne Hathaway’s character. The project is produced by Anthology Studio and Warner Bros Korea, with direction by Kim Do-young, whose previous work includes *Kim Ji-young: Born 1982* and the romantic drama *Once We Were Us*.
Background – Original Film’s Performance and Remake Rationale
The 2015 original, directed by Nancy Meyers, earned more than $194 million worldwide, a figure five times its production budget, and cultivated a strong following in South Korea. In that market, it grossed $24 million, the highest international total for the title. These financial successes have motivated Warner Bros to adapt the story for Korean audiences, positioning it alongside other recent Korean adaptations of Western comedies.
Release Timing and Box-Office Outlook
Warner Bros Korea plans to launch the film in the run-up to the Chuseok holiday (September 24-26), a three-day public holiday that traditionally drives peak box-office attendance. Industry observers note that the timing could replicate the original’s domestic performance, especially given the star power of Choi and Han and the film’s appeal as a workplace comedy adapted to South Korean cultural contexts.
Official Statements – Studio Promotion
Warner Bros Korea’s announcement highlighted the “highly-anticipated” nature of the project and emphasized the combination of “veteran talent and fresh faces” as a draw for audiences. The studio also noted that the remake will present the senior intern’s challenges in understanding a Gen-Z-driven startup environment, a thematic update intended to resonate with contemporary viewers.
