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Korean Sci-Fi Thriller HOPE India Release Postponed to October
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 23:06
Korean Sci-Fi Thriller HOPE India Release Postponed to October
- •The highly anticipated Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE, originally slated for September 25, 2026, has been postponed for its India release.
- •Star Entertainment, the official distributor in India, has tentatively pushed the premiere to October to allow time for certification of dubbed versions.
- •The English version of HOPE has already received its CBFC certificate with no cuts, aligning with its uncut international theatrical release.
- •HOPE has achieved significant success in the US, surpassing USD 7 million and becoming the highest-grossing Korean film there.
- •Directed by Na Hong-jin, the film features an ensemble cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Kitsch.
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The theatrical release of HOPE in India was postponed from September 25, 2026, because the certification process for the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and other dubbed versions is still ongoing. Star Entertainment delayed the launch to allow sufficient time for all required regional certifications to be completed.
Following the postponement of its original September 25, 2026 release date, HOPE is now tentatively scheduled to premiere in India in October 2026. An official announcement regarding the final release date will be made once the current certification process concludes.
HOPE is directed by celebrated filmmaker Na Hong-jin, whose previous credits include acclaimed films such as The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, and The Wailing.
