Neon has announced an early premium-format theatrical event for Na Hong-jin’s monster movie Hope. The film will be unleashed in theaters nationwide two days ahead of its standard release, screening on Monday, September 7 at 175 PLF locations in six premium formats.
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What the premium-format screening entails
The special event includes screenings in Dolby, 4DX, ScreenX, HDR by Barco, D-BOX and Dolby Atmos. Participating theaters span major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas, among others.
What we know about HOPE
Hope is described as Na Hong-jin’s creature feature, noted for a large-scale monster scenario and propulsive action alongside eerie moments. The village setting centers on the remote Hope Harbor, where a mysterious creature triggers a hunt that spirals into something far beyond imagination. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton. The project marks the director’s first feature since The Wailing, and the film has already been highlighted as a major South Korean release of the year.
Release date and platforms
Hope will have its early premium-format screenings on September 7, with a wider theatrical rollout on September 9, distributed by Neon. No streaming or platform specifics are noted in the current announcement.
