It’s never night in Hope Harbor. At least so long as we’re there. The eschatological events of writer-director Na Hong-Jin’s high-octane, highly anticipated Hope unfold over the course of one long, grueling, nonstop chase of a day for its rag-tag team of small-town South Korean cops, yokels, and hicks, an ensemble that ranges from heroic

The teaser of Na Hong-Jin’s upcoming South Korean film, Hope was unveiled by the makers on May 18, 2026. The film, which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, is a strong contender for the top prize, Palme d’Or this year.

For much of its runtime, Na Hong-jin's flawed "Hope" is the best action movie you've ever seen. Hoyeon, Hwang Jung-min and Michael Fassbender star.

For much of its runtime, Na Hong-jin's flawed "Hope" is the best action movie you've ever seen. Hoyeon, Hwang Jung-min and Michael Fassbender star.

A monster terrorizes a Korean harbor town in a disappointing epic that starts on a high but fades hard and fast.