Wikimedia Commons/Hope Na Hong-jin Movie Na Hong-jin returns to Cannes with 'Hope,' a genre-shifting sci-fi thriller featuring a mixed Korean-Hollywood cast. Competing for the Palme d'Or. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Hope marks the highly anticipated return of Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin to the Cannes Film Festival, nearly a decade after his acclaimed supernatural thriller The Wailing captivated audiences. The sci-fi thriller will compete in the festival's main competition lineup this May, signaling a significant milestone for the director's evolving international profile.