“Behemoth cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences,” ‘Hope’ IMAX release confirmed!

The film 〈Hope〉 , receiving praise from global media and critics through its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its IMAX release and promises an overwhelming cinematic experience. 〈Hope〉 did not hold back challenges and efforts to bring every field—production as a whole, including cinematography, art, music, and action—to the highest possible level. Through that, it has completed a distinctive visual style, bold mise-en-scène, and intense action. Immediately after the film was first unveiled at Cannes, reviews continued for the film’s cinematic charm and fun—“Full of genre thrills and visual delights, it maximizes the ‘theater experience.’” (Le Figaro), “​It delivers a massive cinematic experience that completely overwhelms audiences.”​ (Télérama) and more—everything audiences can fully feel when they watch it in theaters. The IMAX large screen and crisp resolution, along with an immersive, three-dimensional sound system, are expected to convey even the film’s vivid atmosphere and delicate details perfectly, further raising expectations. In particular, the pulse-pounding action sequences that surge forward with explosive energy will deliver maximized thrills through the IMAX format and pull audiences into a brand-new world of film.

About the pairing of 〈Hope〉 and IMAX, Christopher Tillman, vice president in the IMAX overseas development and distribution division, said in “〈Hope〉 is a film that combines an outstanding creative vision with overwhelming scale and grand spectacle—an ideal fit for the IMAX format”, adding “We’re very pleased to present this film, which has been designed so that audiences, together with director Na Hong-jin, Forge Films, and Plus M Entertainment, can fully enjoy the immersive experience that only IMAX offers.”

〈Hope〉 begins with a story set in the Demilitarized Zone. A man named ‘Beom-seok,’ who is in charge of the Hopo Port 출장소 (outpost) in the area, hears from local young men that a tiger has appeared. With the entire village thrown into an emergency, the narrative kicks off as it confronts an unbelievable reality. Director Na Hong-jin, who has captivated audiences and critics with overwhelming immersion, high-quality mise-en-scène, and outstanding direction, has spent a long time preparing his new work, 〈Hope〉 , and it is set to open on July 15.