Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Dominates Korean Box Office With 66% Share

WHO:

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

Variety - The film "Hope" is a local science-fiction survival thriller.

WHAT:

Deadline - "Hope" surpassed 2 million admissions during its five-day opening weekend in Korea.

Variety - "Hope" generated $11.3 million from 1,504,019 admissions over the three-day weekend of July 17–19.

Variety - The film captured a dominant 66.62% share of the South Korean box office.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film "Hope" opened in Korea.

Variety - The box office data is tracked by KOBIS, operated by the Korean Film Council.

WHEN:

Deadline - "Hope" opened on July 15.

Variety - The box office performance mentioned is for the weekend of July 17–19.

HOW:

Deadline - The film premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes film festival.

(UPDATED July 20, 2026 12:39 UTC)

The film "Hope," directed by Na Hong-Jin, has made a significant impact since its opening in Korea, surpassing 2 million admissions during its five-day opening weekend. Over the three-day weekend of July 17 to 19, "Hope" generated $11.3 million from more than 1.5 million admissions, capturing a dominant 66.62% share of the South Korean box office. This local science-fiction survival thriller premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes film festival, showcasing its international appeal.