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Korean Monster Movie 'Hope' Sells Out Worldwide
29 May
Summary
- Sci-fi monster film 'Hope' secured pre-sale deals in 200 territories.
- The film has recouped nearly half its budget before theatrical release.
- Set for release in Korea this summer and North America in the fall.
Na Hong-Jin's highly anticipated sci-fi monster film, 'Hope,' has achieved remarkable global acclaim, securing pre-sale deals across an astounding 200 territories. This unprecedented success marks an all-time record for a Korean title, with the film already recouping nearly half of its net production budget prior to its theatrical debut.
Focus Features and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions were among the major distributors acquiring rights for various international territories, including France, Benelux, South Africa, Portugal, Scandinavia, Iceland, Israel, and the Middle East. Neon secured North America, the U.K., and Australia, while Mubi pre-bought multiple territories like Germany, Spain, Italy, and Latin America.
The film, which garnered significant praise at the Cannes Film Festival, centers on Bum-seok, a police chief in a South Korean outpost near the Demilitarized Zone, as it faces an onslaught of strange, otherworldly creatures. "Hope" is set to premiere in Korea this summer, with a North American release following in the fall, and subsequent global rollouts planned.
