Michael Fassbender's Hope Breaks Record Ahead Of Fall Release

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Published May 29, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT

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Michael Fassbender's new science fiction thriller, Hope, breaks a major record.

According to Hope's distributor, Plus M Entertainment, the movie has broken the record for the highest overseas pre-sales total ever for a Korean film. The project has been sold to more than 200 territories ahead of its theatrical release this fall. The record-breaking numbers have also already earned back half of the Hope's budget before opening in theaters. With worldwide box office revenue still to come, the film has seemingly garnered a steady following after its successful debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

Hope is written and directed by Na Hong-jin, who is best known for his horror movie, The Wailing. The film also features a large ensemble cast, which consists of Hwang Jung-min (Bum-seok), Zo In-sung (Sung-ki), Jung Ho-yeon (Sung-ae), Taylor Russell (Ai'dovor), Cameron Britton (Va'migere), Alicia Vikander (J'aur), and Fassbender (Ma'veyyo).

Several major distributors have secured rights to the film internationally. NEON will handle English-language territories, including North America, while MUBI acquired distribution rights across Latin America, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Turkey. Focus Features and UPI France will release the movie in France, Benelux, and South Africa, while Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions picked up rights for Portugal, Scandinavia, Iceland, Israel, and the Middle East.

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