South Korean sci‑fi film 'Hope' tops 2 million viewers in five days

Na Hong‑jin’s new science‑fiction action thriller ‘Hope’ has become the fastest‑growing South Korean release of 2023. The film, starring Hwang Jung‑min, Jo In‑sung and Jung Ho‑yeon alongside international actors Michael Pasbender and Alicia Bicêtre, drew more than 1.5 million cinema‑goers over its opening weekend and reached 2.12 million viewers by the fifth day of release, breaking the year’s record for the quickest climb to the 2‑million mark.

Industry observers note that the momentum could push the total past three million, positioning ‘Hope’ as a major box‑office driver ahead of upcoming summer titles such as Marvel’s ‘Spider‑Man: Brand New Day’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’. The rapid success follows strong pre‑sale figures and positive buzz from the Cannes Film Festival where the film was screened.