After its world premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on the 17th at 9:30 PM (local time) as part of the Competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the movie ‘Hope’ (directed by Na Hong-jin) has officially released its international trailer, capturing the attention of global audiences.
The international trailer for ‘Hope’ showcases the desperate struggle of Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopo-hang office, village youth Seong-gi (Jo In-sung), police officer Seong-ae (Jung Ho-yeon), and other residents as they face the entity attacking their village. In the village of Hopo-hang, which has come under mysterious attack, Seong-ae emerges from a patrol car stopped in the middle of the road. Meanwhile, Beom-seok stops in front of a heavily damaged shop and witnesses a sight that is hard to believe.
This trailer gradually builds tension, delivering intense energy with an unpredictable rhythm and pace. From car chases with unique angles and fierce gunfights to chases through the forest and thrilling horse action scenes to evade alien attacks, the short trailer is absolutely captivating. The bold direction, stunning visuals, and the actors’ dedicated performances create an overwhelming experience.
This version was first unveiled at ‘CinemaCon 2026’ in the US last April and already received a hot response from industry insiders. Reviews poured in, with Kenzie from Offscreen Central stating, “It’s unbelievably tense and intense. I’m so curious about what’s happening,” Jeff Sneider from The InSneider calling it “a welcome shock I’ve been waiting for,” and Casey Loving from TheWrap noting, “I could feel the atmosphere on site change in an instant. It was a huge surprise and truly impressive.”
‘Hope’ tells the story of Beom-seok, the head of the Hopo-hang office located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). After hearing reports from local youth about the appearance of a tiger, the entire village goes on high alert, leading to a confrontation with an unbelievable reality. Following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the movie is scheduled for a domestic release in Korea during the summer season, while NEON will handle distribution in North America to introduce ‘Hope’ to the global market.
