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Korean Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hope' Set for October 23 India Release
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News18•29-09-2026, 14:15
Korean Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hope' Set for October 23 India Release
- •The Korean sci-fi thriller 'Hope', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, will be released in India on October 23.
- •Directed by Na Hong-jin, known for 'The Chaser' and 'The Wailing', the film is set in a remote port town.
- •The story follows a village police chief and his deputy defending their community from a mysterious creature after wildfires cut off communication.
- •The film features an ensemble cast including Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Kitsch.
- •The English version of 'Hope' has been approved by the CBFC without cuts, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu currently undergoing certification.
Key Questions Answered
The Korean sci-fi thriller 'Hope' is scheduled to release in India on October 23, 2026, after its release was pushed back from September to complete the certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Na Hong-jin and features an international ensemble cast including Korean stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, alongside Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Kitsch.
Set in a remote port town, the story follows a village police chief and his rookie deputy who must protect their community from a mysterious creature after wildfires cut off all communications, while a local hunting party finds itself hunted deep in the mountains.
