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again. The acclaimed visionary behind South Korean horror masterpieces like <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">The Wailing<\/i> is returning with his latest directorial effort, <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"195\">Hope<\/i>. Supported by indie powerhouse distributor Neon, the highly anticipated film boasts an incredible international cast and promises to deliver a gripping, mysterious creature feature that slowly descends into sheer cosmic horror.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"michael-fassbender\",\"cannes-film-festival\",\"neon\",\"hope\",\"film-trailers\",\"hoyeon-jung\",\"na-hong-jin\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6721964,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Set in the remote, isolated South Korean village of Hope Harbor, the film centers on a community thrown into absolute chaos by the arrival of an unknown, havoc-wreaking creature. Local law enforcement, led by Police Chief Bum-seok (played by veteran actor Hwang Jung-min) and Officer Sung-ae (played by <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"303\">Squid Game<\/i> breakout Hoyeon), are immediately called in to investigate the horrific aftermath and secure the village.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Meanwhile, deep in the nearby forest, a heavily armed coterie of hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-Sung), set out to track and kill the beast. However, the mission takes a dark, psychological turn as the hunters quickly realize they have become the hunted. Teasing the film\u2019s deeper, more insidious themes, the official synopsis warns that \u201call is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the massive ensemble cast are international heavyweights Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. While their specific roles remain shrouded in mystery, they will undoubtedly play key parts in a story where \u201cwhat begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Between its elite ensemble cast and Na Hong-jin\u2019s unmatched ability to blend tense procedural thrillers with supernatural terror, <i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">Hope<\/i> is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated international releases on the calendar. With Neon teasing the project ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, audiences can expect a major, terrifying theatrical experience in the near future.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A glimpse of HOPE. A new film from Na Hong-Jin starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton. Coming to theaters Fall 2026. pic.twitter.com\/3ie58xM5Kz\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NEON (@neonrated) May 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6722445\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Director Na Hong-Jin Confirms Sequel of Neon Thriller &#8216;Hope&#8217; Is Already Written\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721789\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>James Cameron Aims To Make &#8216;Avatar 4&#8217; and &#8216;5&#8217; in &#8220;Half the Time for Two-Thirds of the Cost&#8221;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721932\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Keanu Reeves To Lead in dwarf studios\u2019 Stop\u2011Motion Samurai Epic \u2018HIDARI\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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down a mysterious creature that is wreaking havoc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Na Hong-jin is officially ready to terrify audiences once again. The acclaimed visionary behind South Korean horror masterpieces like <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">The Wailing<\/i> is returning with his latest directorial effort, <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"195\">Hope<\/i>. Supported by indie powerhouse distributor Neon, the highly anticipated film boasts an incredible international cast and promises to deliver a gripping, mysterious creature feature that slowly descends into sheer cosmic horror.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"michael-fassbender\",\"cannes-film-festival\",\"neon\",\"hope\",\"film-trailers\",\"hoyeon-jung\",\"na-hong-jin\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6721964,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Set in the remote, isolated South Korean village of Hope Harbor, the film centers on a community thrown into absolute chaos by the arrival of an unknown, havoc-wreaking creature. Local law enforcement, led by Police Chief Bum-seok (played by veteran actor Hwang Jung-min) and Officer Sung-ae (played by <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"303\">Squid Game<\/i> breakout Hoyeon), are immediately called in to investigate the horrific aftermath and secure the village.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Meanwhile, deep in the nearby forest, a heavily armed coterie of hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-Sung), set out to track and kill the beast. However, the mission takes a dark, psychological turn as the hunters quickly realize they have become the hunted. Teasing the film\u2019s deeper, more insidious themes, the official synopsis warns that \u201call is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the massive ensemble cast are international heavyweights Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. While their specific roles remain shrouded in mystery, they will undoubtedly play key parts in a story where \u201cwhat begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Between its elite ensemble cast and Na Hong-jin\u2019s unmatched ability to blend tense procedural thrillers with supernatural terror, <i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">Hope<\/i> is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated international releases on the calendar. With Neon teasing the project ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, audiences can expect a major, terrifying theatrical experience in the near future.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A glimpse of HOPE. A new film from Na Hong-Jin starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton. 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class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             591<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neon has officially teased the release of Hope, the highly anticipated new film written and directed by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin<\/li>\n<li>The thriller features a star-studded global cast, including Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-Sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender<\/li>\n<li>Set in the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, the plot follows local police and a group of hunters as they attempt to track down a mysterious creature that is wreaking havoc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Na Hong-jin is officially ready to terrify audiences once again. The acclaimed visionary behind South Korean horror masterpieces like <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">The Wailing<\/i> is returning with his latest directorial effort, <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"195\">Hope<\/i>. Supported by indie powerhouse distributor Neon, the highly anticipated film boasts an incredible international cast and promises to deliver a gripping, mysterious creature feature that slowly descends into sheer cosmic horror.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"michael-fassbender\",\"cannes-film-festival\",\"neon\",\"hope\",\"film-trailers\",\"hoyeon-jung\",\"na-hong-jin\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6721964,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Set in the remote, isolated South Korean village of Hope Harbor, the film centers on a community thrown into absolute chaos by the arrival of an unknown, havoc-wreaking creature. Local law enforcement, led by Police Chief Bum-seok (played by veteran actor Hwang Jung-min) and Officer Sung-ae (played by <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"303\">Squid Game<\/i> breakout Hoyeon), are immediately called in to investigate the horrific aftermath and secure the village.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Meanwhile, deep in the nearby forest, a heavily armed coterie of hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-Sung), set out to track and kill the beast. However, the mission takes a dark, psychological turn as the hunters quickly realize they have become the hunted. Teasing the film\u2019s deeper, more insidious themes, the official synopsis warns that \u201call is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the massive ensemble cast are international heavyweights Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. While their specific roles remain shrouded in mystery, they will undoubtedly play key parts in a story where \u201cwhat begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Between its elite ensemble cast and Na Hong-jin\u2019s unmatched ability to blend tense procedural thrillers with supernatural terror, <i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">Hope<\/i> is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated international releases on the calendar. With Neon teasing the project ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, audiences can expect a major, terrifying theatrical experience in the near future.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A glimpse of HOPE. A new film from Na Hong-Jin starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton. Coming to theaters Fall 2026. pic.twitter.com\/3ie58xM5Kz\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NEON (@neonrated) May 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6722445\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Director Na Hong-Jin Confirms Sequel of Neon Thriller &#8216;Hope&#8217; Is Already Written\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721789\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>James Cameron Aims To Make &#8216;Avatar 4&#8217; and &#8216;5&#8217; in &#8220;Half the Time for Two-Thirds of the Cost&#8221;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6721932\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Keanu Reeves To Lead in dwarf studios\u2019 Stop\u2011Motion Samurai Epic \u2018HIDARI\u2019\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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officially ready to terrify audiences once again. The acclaimed visionary behind South Korean horror masterpieces like <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">The Wailing<\/i> is returning with his latest directorial effort, <i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"195\">Hope<\/i>. Supported by indie powerhouse distributor Neon, the highly anticipated film boasts an incredible international cast and promises to deliver a gripping, mysterious creature feature that slowly descends into sheer cosmic horror.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" data-targeting='{\"HBSiteLoc\":[\"ros\",\"article\"],\"HBSiteCat\":[\"entertainment\",\"michael-fassbender\",\"cannes-film-festival\",\"neon\",\"hope\",\"film-trailers\",\"hoyeon-jung\",\"na-hong-jin\"],\"HBSitePage\":\"0\",\"HBSiteLang\":\"en\",\"country\":\"ro\",\"region\":\"emea\",\"subRegion\":\"europe\",\"HBArticle\":6721964,\"HBBlacklist\":\"1\"}'><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Set in the remote, isolated South Korean village of Hope Harbor, the film centers on a community thrown into absolute chaos by the arrival of an unknown, havoc-wreaking creature. Local law enforcement, led by Police Chief Bum-seok (played by veteran actor Hwang Jung-min) and Officer Sung-ae (played by <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"303\">Squid Game<\/i> breakout Hoyeon), are immediately called in to investigate the horrific aftermath and secure the village.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Meanwhile, deep in the nearby forest, a heavily armed coterie of hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-Sung), set out to track and kill the beast. However, the mission takes a dark, psychological turn as the hunters quickly realize they have become the hunted. Teasing the film\u2019s deeper, more insidious themes, the official synopsis warns that \u201call is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the massive ensemble cast are international heavyweights Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. While their specific roles remain shrouded in mystery, they will undoubtedly play key parts in a story where \u201cwhat begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Between its elite ensemble cast and Na Hong-jin\u2019s unmatched ability to blend tense procedural thrillers with supernatural terror, <i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">Hope<\/i> is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated international releases on the calendar. With Neon teasing the project ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, audiences can expect a major, terrifying theatrical experience in the near future.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A glimpse of HOPE. A new film from Na Hong-Jin starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton. Coming to theaters Fall 2026. pic.twitter.com\/3ie58xM5Kz\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NEON (@neonrated) May 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p>                    <span>Neon<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Michael FassbenderCannes Film FestivalNeonHOPEFilm TrailersHoYeon JungNa Hong-jin\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/neon-na-hong-jin-hope-hoyeon-jung-michael-fassbender-taylor-russell-teaser-trailer&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F18%2Fneon-na-hong-jin-hope-hoyeon-jung-michael-fassbender-taylor-russell-teaser-trailer-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment 1 day ago 591 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Image Credit Neon Share this article ?si=TLVkW40Q0BWF4SAj Entertainment 1 day ago 591 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Neon has officially teased the release of Hope, the highly anticipated new film written and directed by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Na [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1942802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1942802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1942802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1942802\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1942802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1942802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1942802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}