‘Hope’: ‘Squid Game’ Star Jung Hoyeon’s Korean Sci-Fi Thriller Set To Release in India on THIS Date
The highly anticipated Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE, directed by Na Hong Jin, will hit Indian cinemas on October 23, 2026, following the completion of its CBFC certification process. The movie stars a global ensemble including Jung Hoyeon and Michael Fassbender.
The highly anticipated Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE is set to release in Indian cinemas on October 23, 2026. The film, which was earlier scheduled for a September 25 release, was deferred to allow sufficient time for the requisite screening and certification process by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Thai Pop Star Aheye’s Archery Gold With Three Perfect 10s at ‘Olympop 2026’ Goes Viral Again.
The film’s English version has been approved by the CBFC without any cuts, while the certification process for its Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubbed versions is currently underway. The film’s worldwide release will continue through November 2026, with HOPE opening in the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ireland this week, followed by releases in Argentina, Germany, France, and Spain in October, among other international markets.
The film has also registered a strong theatrical performance in the United States, having crossed USD 7 million in its US rollout, making it the highest-grossing Korean film in the US, according to its international box-office performance.
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, and The Wailing, HOPE is an ambitious sci-fi thriller set in a remote port town where the discovery of an unidentified object triggers a mysterious and dangerous chain of events.
The film features an ensemble cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Kitsch, bringing together prominent Korean and international talent. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Unveils Exclusive Meta AI Smart Glasses Collection at Meta Connect 2026.
With its genre-defying premise, large-scale production, and a cast spanning Korean and international cinema, HOPE has generated significant anticipation among audiences and film enthusiasts in India. Presented by Plus M Entertainment and produced by Forged Films in co-production with Plus M Entertainment and Westworld, HOPE is being released in India via Star Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
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