"Hope" to Begin Simultaneous Theater and VOD Service on the 21st... OTT Release Date Undecided

The hit film of 2026, "HOPE," will now be available to watch online and on mobile devices.

Distributor Plus M Entertainment announced on the 15th that "simultaneous theater and VOD services will begin on October 21 (Wed) through IPTV, cable TV, online, and mobile platforms."

"HOPE" will be available starting October 21 (Wed) across various platforms, including IPTV (KT, SKB, LG U+), cable TV (Studio Choice), Skylife, Apple TV, Wavve, Coupang Play, TVING, Watcha, and web hard services. In addition, pre-order reservation events will be held on select platforms starting on the 16th (Fri).

Continuing its theatrical screening and maintaining a strong response from audiences, the VOD service for "HOPE" will offer not only 2K HD but also a 4K service—a rare move for a Korean film—allowing viewers to enjoy crystal-clear picture quality.

Meanwhile, the confirmed release schedule applies exclusively to paid VOD services, and the schedule for subscription-based OTT streaming has not yet been determined. It appears that detailed terms are still being negotiated.

"HOPE" tells the story of Beom-seok, the head of a local branch office in Hopohang located in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears news from local youths about the appearance of a tiger. As the entire village goes on high alert, he encounters an unbelievable reality. The film competed in the official competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, receiving global acclaim, and was released domestically on July 21, drawing 4.59 million moviegoers nationwide.


(SBS Star News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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