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Bong Joon-ho's animated film 'Ally' to debut in S. Korea next July

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- "Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho's first animated film...

Bong Joon-ho's animated film 'Ally' to debut in S. Korea next July

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho announced that his upcoming animated film, Ally, will make its debut in the country next July. The production company, Barunson C&C, revealed the release date but did not provide additional details. Ally will also screen in France on July 14, 2027, and the United States. The story revolves around Ally, a deepsea octopus, who embarks on an unexpected adventure with friends after a plane crash sinks into the ocean.

The Oscar-winning director has been developing the animation since 2018, with screenwriter Jason Yu contributing to the script. Ally will mark Bong's first animated film since his 2025 sci-fi movie, Mickey 17.

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