Trending Now - Mubi Secures Global Rights for Na Hong-jin's Thriller 'hope

WHO:

Deadline - Na Hong-Jin is the writer and director of the film "Hope."

Variety - The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Hoyeon, along with Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.

WHAT:

Deadline - Mubi has acquired the global rights to "Hope."

Variety - Mubi has picked up the film for multiple territories, including Latin America, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Turkey.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film will be shown in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival.

Variety - The territories acquired by Mubi include Latin America, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Turkey.

WHEN:

Deadline - The film is set to debut at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Variety - The film is described as one of the buzziest films heading to this year's festival.

WHY:

Variety - Mubi is acquiring the film to strengthen its portfolio ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.

HOW:

Deadline - Mubi is described as flexing its financial muscle in acquiring the rights to the film.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 11:23 UTC)

Mubi has acquired the global rights to the highly anticipated film "Hope," directed by Na Hong-Jin and featuring a star-studded cast that includes Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander. The film is set to make its debut in Competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, where it is already generating significant buzz. Mubi's acquisition covers multiple territories, including Latin America, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Turkey, as the company aims to strengthen its portfolio ahead of the festival.