Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' to Hit Theaters Before Netflix

WHO:

Variety - Lee Chang-dong is the director of "Possible Love."

Deadline - Netflix is involved in the distribution of "Possible Love."

WHAT:

Variety - "Possible Love" will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Variety - The film will also have its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

Variety - The film will open in Korean theaters on September 23.

Variety - The film will be released in Australia on October 22.

Variety - The film will be released in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and Japan on October 23.

Variety - "Possible Love" will begin streaming globally on Netflix starting November 6.

WHERE:

Variety - The film will be released in Korean theaters, Australia, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and Japan.

WHEN:

Variety - The theatrical release in Korea is set for September 23.

Variety - The theatrical release in Australia is scheduled for October 22.

Variety - The theatrical release in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and Japan is on October 23.

Variety - The global streaming on Netflix will start on November 6.

WHY:

Deadline - The theatrical release is part of Netflix's strategy to qualify "Possible Love" for awards.

HOW:

Deadline - The film will receive a theatrical release following its premiere at the Venice and Toronto film festivals.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 09:51 UTC)

"Possible Love," directed by Lee Chang-dong, is set to have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, followed by its North American premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The film will open in Korean theaters on September 23, with releases in Australia on October 22 and in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and Japan on October 23, before it begins streaming globally on Netflix starting November 6. This theatrical release is part of Netflix's strategy to qualify "Possible Love" for awards.