Trending Now - Neon Acquires Sci-fi Thriller 'hope' for Cannes Showcase

WHO:

Deadline - Neon, a film distribution company, has acquired the rights to the film "Hope."

Variety - The film "Hope" stars Korean actor Hwang Jung-min, as well as Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.

WHAT:

Deadline - Neon has secured North American and English-language rights to "Hope," directed by Na Hong-jin.

Variety - "Hope" is described as a sci-fi thriller that follows a police officer responding to a tiger sighting that causes chaos in a town.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film "Hope" is set to be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - Neon began pursuing the project after an early footage presentation in November 2025.

Variety - The premiere of "Hope" is scheduled for the Cannes Film Festival in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - Neon has been aggressively pursuing "Hope" due to its potential as a competitive entry in the Cannes Film Festival.

HOW:

Deadline - Neon acquired the film rights through negotiations following an early presentation of footage.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 21:13 UTC)

Neon has acquired the North American and English-language rights to the sci-fi thriller "Hope," which features a star-studded cast including Hwang Jung-min, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the film follows a police officer dealing with chaos in a town after a tiger sighting and is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026. Neon began pursuing this project after an early footage presentation in November 20th25, recognizing its potential as a competitive entry for the festival.