Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Na Hong-jin’s Hope Set for October 23 India Release
Hope is a Korean science-fiction thriller directed by Na Hong-jin.
It first premiered in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The movie will come to Indian cinemas on October 23.
Its release was delayed from September because certification took longer than expected.
The English version has been approved in India without cuts.
Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions are still being certified.
The story is about a village police chief and a new deputy protecting their community from a mysterious creature.
The film also follows hunters who are being chased in the mountains.
Korean sci-fi thriller Hope will release in India on October 23.
The film’s release was postponed from September to complete certification.
Its English version was approved by the Central Board of Film Certification without cuts.
Certification is still underway for the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions.
The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Kitsch.
- Who
- Director Na Hong-jin and an ensemble cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon, with Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Kitsch.
- What
- Hope, a Korean sci-fi thriller, is scheduled for release in India.
- When
- October 23; the English version has been certified, while dubbed versions remain under review.
- Where
- India, with the story set in a remote port town.
- Why
- Its release was moved from September to complete the certification process.
- Indian release date
- October 23
- Director
- Na Hong-jin
- Genre
- Sci-fi thriller
- Certification status
- The English version was approved without cuts; Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions are still under certification.
- Cannes status
- The film premiered in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
- Indian distributor
- Star Entertainment Pvt Ltd
- Worldwide release window
- Releases are scheduled to continue through November 2026.