The situation
The film "HOPE" has surpassed 2 million moviegoers in less than five days, making it the fastest film of 2026 to reach this milestone. Directed by Na Hong Jin, the sci-fi action thriller features a star-studded cast, including Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon. This achievement comes just two days after "HOPE" broke the record for the fastest film to surpass 1 million moviegoers.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo are largely unbothered, with some commenting on the film's impressive marketing campaign and others discussing the cast's performances.
- The film's distributor, Plus M Entertainment, announced the milestone at around 1 p.m. KST on July 19, sparking a flurry of articles and social media posts about the film's success.
- — "the fact that it's doing so well without any major plot reveals is a testament to the cast and crew's hard work"
The open question
The question on everyone's mind now is whether "HOPE" can maintain its momentum and become one of the highest-grossing films of 2026, and what the film's total box office earnings will be by the end of its run.