Na Hong-jin's "Hoop" Confirms North American Release on September 9 in Partnership with the Distributor of "Parasite"

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Director Na Hong-jin has confirmed the North American release date for his film "Hoop."

On the 10th, Plus M Entertainment announced that "Hoop" is set to open in North America on September 9 and released a North American trailer.

"Hoop" previously signed a partnership agreement with U.S. film distributor NEON, which handled the North American distribution of multiple globally acclaimed works including Palme d'Or winners at the Cannes Film Festival and Academy Award Best Picture recipients. NEON also served as the North American distributor for the 2019 film "Parasite."

Ahead of the September 9 North American release, the newly unveiled trailer showcases director Na Hong-jin's signature bold direction and unique narrative style, set against the backdrop of HoPohang under attack by an unidentified entity.

The trailer features a heart-pounding chase sequence unfolding in broad daylight, high-difficulty action scenes, and a thrilling car chase with aliens closing in at incredible speed, building tension to its peak. It also incorporates unexpected humor that dives into surprising moments, delivering cross-genre entertainment. The film achieves a harmonious blend of overwhelming visual aesthetics, meticulously crafted by the production team through minimal reliance on artificial elements such as CGI and sets.

"Hoop" received widespread critical acclaim from global media following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. With the North American release approaching, it is generating heightened anticipation among international audiences.

Meanwhile, "Hoop" tells the story of Beom-seok, the manager of a remote outpost in HoPohang located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), who learns from local youths that a tiger has appeared in the area. As the entire village goes into alarm, he encounters an unbelievable reality. "Hoop" will be released on July 15.

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