When was Hope (2026) released?

Hope had its world release on 15 July 2026. In the US, it premiered on 20 July 2026, opened in cinemas on 9 September 2026 and became available digitally on 13 October 2026.

Where can I watch Hope in the US?

You can rent Hope on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. You can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who is in the cast of Hope?

Hwang Jung-min plays police chief Go Bum-seok, Zo In-sung plays Go Sung-ki and Hoyeon plays officer Lim Sung-ae. Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Lee Sang-hee, Um Mun-suk and Im Hyun-sik also star.

How long is Hope and what is it rated?

Hope runs 157 minutes, which is about 2 hours 37 minutes. It is rated R in the US.

What do audiences think of Hope?

On TMDB, Hope has an average audience rating of 6.9 out of 10, based on 289 votes.

Hope (2026): Plot, Cast, Review & Where to Watch

Hope (2026) Plot Summary (No Spoilers)

Hope Harbor is an isolated village on the South Korean coast, and something is tearing it apart. Strange attacks have left residents frightened, and the job of finding out what is behind them falls to the local police chief, Go Bum-seok (Hwang Jung-min), and officer Lim Sung-ae (Hoyeon).

At first it looks like a hunt for a dangerous animal. Yet the deeper the two officers dig, the clearer it becomes that their early assumptions may be badly wrong. In Hope, misunderstanding is a threat in its own right. Each wrong judgement and each clash between frightened people pushes the situation further out of control. A local emergency gradually grows into a disaster far larger than one small community.

Writer-director Na Hong-jin combines science fiction, mystery and action in a story of villagers fighting to survive against an unknown entity. The film asks the question posed by its tagline: “Is this how it ends?”

Hope — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes Hope Notable: Cast, Director and More

Written and directed by Na Hong-jin: Hope (original title: 호프) is his own screenplay, and he also directs.
A Korean-international cast: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung (as Go Sung-ki) and Hoyeon lead the Korean ensemble. They are joined by Lee Sang-hee, Um Mun-suk and Im Hyun-sik. International stars Alicia Vikander (J’aur), Michael Fassbender (Ma’veyyo), Taylor Russell (Ai’dovor) and Cameron Britton (Va’migere) also appear.
Genre blend: The film moves between creature mystery, police action and large-scale science fiction. It features shootouts and a fight for survival in a rural village.
Origin: This is a South Korean production in the Korean language. The production companies are Forged Films, Plus M Entertainment and Westworld Story.
Epic length: The runtime is 157 minutes, or about 2 hours 37 minutes.
Reviews and audience reception: On TMDB, Hope holds an average audience score of 6.9/10 from 289 votes.

Who Will Enjoy Hope

Fans of Korean genre cinema who like mystery mixed with action
Viewers drawn to creature features and stories about an unknown threat
Science fiction fans who enjoy stories that grow from small-town to large-scale
Admirers of Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander or Michael Fassbender
Audiences comfortable with a long, intense, R-rated film

Release Date and Where to Watch Hope

Hope had its world release on 15 July 2026. In the US, it premiered on 20 July 2026 and opened in cinemas on 9 September 2026. It arrived on digital platforms on 13 October 2026. The film is rated R in the US.

Where to watch in the US:

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Plex
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

The film is in Korean, so English subtitles are the usual way to watch it outside Korea. A trailer is available.

Trailer

Cast

Hwang Jung-minas Go Bum-seokSee credits →
Zo In-sungas Go Sung-kiSee credits →
Hoyeonas Lim Sung-aeSee credits →
Alicia Vikanderas J'aur
Michael Fassbenderas Ma'veyyo
Taylor Russellas Ai'dovor
Cameron Brittonas Va'migere
Lee Sang-heeas Nak-yeon

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Hope (2026) released?: Hope had its world release on 15 July 2026. In the US, it premiered on 20 July 2026, opened in cinemas on 9 September 2026 and became available digitally on 13 October 2026.
Where can I watch Hope in the US?: You can rent Hope on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. You can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Who is in the cast of Hope?: Hwang Jung-min plays police chief Go Bum-seok, Zo In-sung plays Go Sung-ki and Hoyeon plays officer Lim Sung-ae. Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Lee Sang-hee, Um Mun-suk and Im Hyun-sik also star.
How long is Hope and what is it rated?: Hope runs 157 minutes, which is about 2 hours 37 minutes. It is rated R in the US.
What do audiences think of Hope?: On TMDB, Hope has an average audience rating of 6.9 out of 10, based on 289 votes.

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