Na Hong-jin's 'Hope', Megabox's Hope.. No Issues with July 15 Release [★FOCUS]

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• Amid Megabox's Reorganization Proceedings.. Press Screening on the 6th → Release on the 15th Without Issues

Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' (directed by Na Hong-jin), the most anticipated film at this year's Cannes International Film Festival, will be released on July 15 amid global attention.

According to Plus M Entertainment, which handles film distribution and production, on the 29th at Megabox Central, 'Hope' will first be unveiled to Korean media through a press screening on the 6th of next month.

The story of 'Hope' begins with 'Beom-seok', the manager of the Pohang Branch Office located in the Demilitarized Zone, who learns from local youths that a tiger has appeared, putting the entire village on high alert as he encounters an unbelievable reality. This new work, prepared by director Na Hong-jin over a long period, has captivated audiences and critics alike with its overwhelming immersion, highly polished mise-en-scène, and exceptional direction. Director Na Hong-jin meets audiences with 'Hope' for the first time in 10 years since 'The Wailing'.

When 'Hope' was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, it immediately captured attention by receiving praise as a "work that shook the quiet Cannes." It is an SF and action film imbued with director Na Hong-jin's unique style and persistence, instantly captivating media personnel worldwide.

Recently, with the initiation of reorganization proceedings at Megabox Central, attention has focused on whether 'Hope' would be released as planned, but the film will be released without issues as scheduled.

A source told StarNews, "'Hope' is being prepared for release without any problems. After being unveiled through the press screening on the 6th of next month, it will be released in theaters as scheduled on the 15th."

Shortly after its unveiling at the Cannes Film Festival, 'Hope' shattered the record for the highest-ever pre-sale amount in Korean film history overseas, securing distribution in over 200 countries and regions. By signing contracts with all countries and regions that have partnership agreements for Korean film overseas sales, the film achieved a result equivalent to a "complete sell-out." This means that through overseas pre-sales alone, an amount equivalent to half of the production budget was recovered early. Since this pre-sale performance corresponds to a "minimum guarantee" and contracts are structured to share overseas box office results, the scale of profits 'Hope' will generate in the future is expected to grow even larger.

As 'Hope' is set to be released in Korea first, interest is already heating up overseas. Recently, BBC Radio released an interview with Matt Smith, who was promoting the HBO Max series 'House of the Dragon Season 3', a spin-off of 'Game of Thrones'. During the interview promoting his own work, Matt Smith mentioned director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' and pleaded, "Please. If any film industry professionals are watching, please let me see 'Hope' soon." Along with this, a trailer for 'Hope' was also introduced. 'Hope' is scheduled for release in North America in September.

As 'Hope' prepares for a normal release, it has become Megabox Central's 'Hope' amidst difficult circumstances. Attention is focused on what kind of enjoyment the SF and action film by the genius director Na Hong-jin will bring to audiences this summer.

'Hope' is scheduled for release on July 15.

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