'Hope' Surpasses 1 Million Viewers in Three Days, Fastest Film of 2026 to Reach Milestone

The South Korean film 'Hope' has achieved a significant box office milestone, attracting over 1 million viewers just three days after its premiere. Distributed by Plus M Entertainment, the film reached this mark on Thursday, surpassing the performance of 'The Hive,' which took four days to reach the same number of admissions.

'Hope' has been a highly anticipated release, securing the number one spot in pre-sale ticket rankings for 11 consecutive days prior to its opening and selling over 600,000 pre-sale tickets. On its opening day, the film drew approximately 330,000 viewers, setting a new record for the highest opening day viewership of any film released in 2026. This strong performance also marks the best opening for a film directed by Na Hong-jin.

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Hope surpassed 1 million viewers in just three days of its release.

The film is proving to be a major contender in the summer box office. Its success is further amplified by the strong demand for special viewing formats such as Dolby Cinema, IMAX, SCREENX, and 4DX, which enhance the cinematic experience. Real-life audiences have praised 'Hope' for its original action sequences, unpredictable narrative, and the high-quality production values delivered by its expert crew.

Directed by Na Hong-jin, known for his acclaimed works 'The Chaser,' 'The Yellow Sea,' and 'The Wailing,' 'Hope' is an SF action thriller. The story follows Beom-seok, the head of a temporary outpost in the demilitarized zone, who encounters unbelievable realities after hearing reports of a tiger's appearance from local youths. The film, Na's first in nearly a decade, was selected for the competition category at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

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Hope exceeded 1 million viewers on the afternoon of the third day of its release.