Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ Sets Sales Record for Korean Film
Na Hong-Jin's sci-fi monster film 'Hope' has achieved record-breaking pre-sales in 200 territories worldwide. The film, which premiered at Cannes, has already recouped nearly half of its production budget before its theatrical release. It is set to be released in Korea this summer, followed by a North American rollout in the fall.
- ▪'Hope' has sold out in 200 territories worldwide, setting an all-time record for a Korean film.
- ▪Focus Features and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions have acquired rights for select international territories.
- ▪The film features a cast including Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Hoyeon, with cameos from notable actors like Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
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'Hope' Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment International buyers are mad for Hope. Na Hong-Jin’s sci-fi monster movie, a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival this year, has all but sold out worldwide, securing pre-sale deals in 200 territories worldwide. Studio divisions Focus Features and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions picked up the film for select international territories, with Focus, together with UPI France, acquiring rights for France, Benelux and South Africa; and SPWA taking Portugal, Scandinavia, Iceland, Israel and the Middle East.
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