Hope (2026)
Hope is in cinemas in New Zealand now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Hope is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 79 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 157 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. It's in theatres in New Zealand now — best caught on the big screen.
Critics have been largely positive on this one. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of Korean science fiction with mystery threaded through. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating is resting on 79 votes so far
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 37m
- you're watching with family — it's certified R13
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 79 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something set in a world you already know
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Watch with family? | R13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Na Hong-jin
Cast
When is Hope coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Hope is in its theatrical run in New Zealand, released 2026-09-17. Korean releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in New Zealand
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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