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Historians including Doris Kearns Goodwin and Ken Burns say reflecting on past crises—such as the Civil War, the Great Depression, and World War II—can offer perspective, solace, and hope for today’s divisions, as they discuss the nation’s 250th birthday on a NBC Meet the Press special.
Kamala Harris tells Don Lemon that hope should be a verb, a remark that quickly drew mockery as a viral clip and social-media commentary labeled the response as a meandering 'word salad,' while she also said she has not decided about running in 2028.
Neon has set the North American release date for Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes sci‑fi hit Hope, targeting September 9 after its In Competition premiere at Cannes; the film follows police and hunters in a remote Korean village dealing with a mysterious creature, and it has already secured strong overseas pre-sales ahead of its Korean summer release.
Kripke explains that the finale centers on emotional landings for the characters: Kimiko disables Homelander with a de-powering blast, Butcher delivers the ultimate kill, and the core heroes forge an imperfect but hopeful future (Annie/Huey have a child and start an electronics store). He also addresses online backlash, emphasizes character-driven storytelling, confirms continued expansion of the universe with The Boys: Mexico and other projects, and says he’ll stay on as an advisor—proving that power may fall, but mercy and family offer a path to salvation.
At Cannes 2026, Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Wailing) returns with Hope, a big-budget Korean sci‑fi actioner that promises aliens, monsters, and wild horseback chases in a remote harbour setting. The first trailer teases a survival story led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Hoyeon, with Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell in undisclosed roles; Neon will handle the UK release and a US winter release is planned, with more footage expected soon.
Na Hong-jin revealed at Cannes that a sequel to his alien-action epic Hope has already been written and could be shot if given the opportunity, with stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell and Hoyeon Jung returning to expand the film’s sci‑fi universe.
The first trailer for Na Hong-jin’s film Hope, shown at Cannes, drops a remote-town siege plot where aliens stalk and slaughter locals, with a cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-Sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. Early critics are generally positive on the action and creature-feel, though visuals for the aliens may be refined before the fall release.
Neon has released the official teaser for Na Hong-jin’s Cannes buzzy sci‑fi title Hope, starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton. The film debuted at Cannes to a seven-minute standing ovation and is slated for a Fall 2026 North American release via Neon, with Mubi handling several international regions.
Hope, Na Hong-jin’s first feature since The Wailing, premiered at Cannes to a six-minute standing ovation for a big-budget sci-fi action epic set near the DMZ, signaling strong festival buzz and potential commercial success for Neon in the U.S. and Mubi internationally. With an international cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Hoyeon, critics praised its daylight-driven thrills, kinetic camerawork and genre craft.
At Cannes, Na Hong-jin’s big-budget sci-fi monster epic Hope, starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, delivered a brutal invasion tale set in a sleepy Korean town and drew a six-minute standing ovation as Neon handles U.S. rights and international sales buzz.
At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Na Hong-jin’s Hope premiered on the Grand Théâtre Lumière red carpet with a star-studded lineup including Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Taylor Russell, as the film follows the besieged village of Hope—cut off by failing communications amid raging wildfires and a hunt for a mysterious beast that escalates into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Na Hong-jin’s Hope is a daylight-set sci‑fi creature thriller that crashes Cannes with non‑stop, turbo‑charged action, witty humor, and a strong ensemble led by Hwang Jung‑min and Zo In‑sung. Bolstered by kinetic cinematography and a pulse-quickening score from Michael Abels, the film delivers a dizzying, crowd‑pleasing ride that signals instant cult status despite its lengthy 2h40m runtime.
Artemis II’s crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—told MSNBC’s Morning Joe that the historic lunar mission sparked a global moment of unity: the world paused to watch, inspiring hope for humanity. They credited decades of NASA work and international collaboration (including Hansen as the first Canadian to orbit the Moon and Glover as the first Black astronaut to do so) and Koch’s reminder that this was the culmination of years of dreams. The astronauts underscored that a shared sense of positivity and cooperation on Earth matters as much as the journey to the Moon.
Neon has acquired North American and English-language rights to Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope and will compete it in Cannes, expanding Neon’s competition slate to six titles. The feature, written and directed by Na, stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell and Cameron Britton, and follows a DMZ‑adjacent village where a tiger sighting forces a police chief to confront a terrifying reality. Produced by Na, Saemi Kim and Saerom Kim for Forged Films with Plus M Entertainment financing, the deal was negotiated by UTA Independent Film Group and Sarah Colvin for Neon.
Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to the institutions and volunteers who contributed to the Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome, highlighting their often unseen efforts that enabled millions of pilgrims to experience hope and spiritual renewal. He emphasized the importance of hope for young people and encouraged ongoing faith and role models, concluding with a blessing and a Jubilee crucifix as a symbol of gratitude.