Universal and Focus Features acquire Korean Cannes blockbuster Hope

Focus Features and Universal Pictures International have secured distribution rights for France, Benelux, and South Africa for Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi monster epic.

May 19, 2026

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The Cannes market is heating up for high-concept Asian cinema. On Monday, May 18, Focus Features and Universal Pictures International announced they have jointly acquired the exclusive distribution r…

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