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Hope is an epic science fiction action thriller film with an ensemble cast that posted solid numbers on its opening day at the North American box office. It premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Palme d’Or. It opened at #2 in the box office rankings in North America, pushing Spider-Man: Brand New Day to the #3 spot. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The movie features an ensemble cast comprising Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. It received an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics saying, “An unhinged sci-fi epic that boasts awe-inspiring production design and amusingly quaint visual effects, Na Hong-jin’s Hope gets the adrenaline pumping whenever it focuses on the unraveling of its hapless human heroes.”
How much has the film collected on its opening day at the box office in North America?
According to Box Office Mojo, Hope collected a solid $1.1 million at the box office in North America. It opened at the #2 spot in the box office in North America, pushing Spider-Man: Brand New Day to #3 with The Odyssey taking the #1 rank. It only opened in 1,560 theaters in North America. It has recorded the biggest opening day for a Korean film at the North American box office. Hope has scored the biggest opening day for international movies under Neon.
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For the record, it was released in South Korea in July by Plus M Entertainment. Its opening-day collection includes $305k from the previews. In South Korea, the movie has reportedly earned more than $36 million and stayed at the top spot for two weekends in a row. It could leave a strong mark on the North American box office with its performance.
What is the film about?
The sci-fi actioner centers on a village police chief and his rookie deputy who must defend their local community from a mysterious creature after wildfires sever all communications. In contrast, a local hunting party finds itself hunted deep in the mountains. Directed by Na Hong Jin, Hope was released in North America on September 9.
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