Hope: Exclusive New Images Depicting the Sci-Fi Film's Alien Intruders
Get an exclusive first look at director Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope with new images showing the film's alien invaders.
IGN has obtained exclusive new images showcasing the alien creatures that star in the upcoming sci-fi/action film Hope. Created by Parallax Studios, the concept art reveals various classes and species of these extraterrestrial beings that crash-land outside Hope Harbor, a serene hamlet. Upon their arrival, it falls upon the chief of police, his female sergeant, and a diverse team of hunters to thwart the alien invasion.
The film, directed by Na Hong-jin, previously made waves at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival where IGN's Siddhant Adlakha gave it a stellar 9/10 rating. Adlakha praised the movie for its action-packed spectacle, describing it as a gonzo sensory assault that blends elements of action, comedy, and thriller throughout its narrative. The director's unique approach to storytelling, with its reverse chronology and engaging creature designs, was heralded as a riveting clash between cultural paranoia and the natural world.
Hope boasts a star-studded cast including Hwang Junh-Min, Zo In-Sung, Hoyeon Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. The movie premiered in around 1,500 theaters across the United States on September 9, marking it as the largest domestic theatrical release for a Korean-language film since the highly acclaimed Parasite.
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