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July 18, 2026

Korean Sci-Fi Epic ‘Hope’ Breaks Records With 330K First-Day Viewers

Director Na Hong-jin's long-awaited film 'Hope' debuted at number one in South Korea, drawing over 333,000 moviegoers on its opening day. The star-studded sci-fi thriller, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival, follows police and villagers encountering mysterious extraterrestrial beings in a remote coastal town. The film has already broken records with pre-sales to 200 territories worldwide and dominated 81% of domestic box-office sales.
Why It Matters
If you're into Korean cinema or looking for a major cultural event, this blockbuster is worth catching—it represents the current state of Korean filmmaking on the global stage.
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