Overview
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.
A film from Na Hong-jin, starring Hwang Jung-min and Zo In-sung.
It opened at #9 with $4.9M, fell 69% in its second weekend, and has $8.1M domestic and $46.8M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 3.20 on Letterboxd.
It’s out of theaters and available to rent or buy. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 3.20 |
| Oct 9 | 3.20 |
| Oct 10 | 3.19 |
| Oct 11 | 3.19 |
| Oct 12 | 3.18 |
| Oct 13 | 3.18 |
| Oct 14 | 3.19 |
| Oct 15 | 3.20 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
ReleaseNa Hong-Jin Traces ‘The Chaser,’ ‘The Wailing’ and ‘Hope’ to Bar Talk, Shamans and War Fears at Busan MasterclassVariety · 7 days ago 
Na Hong-jinNa Hong-jin
Hong Kyung-pyo
Michael Abels| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 9 | $1.1M |
| Sep 10 | $595K |
| Sep 11 | $976K |
| Sep 12 | $1.3M |
| Sep 13 | $935K |
| Sep 14 | $349K |
| Sep 15 | $506K |
| Sep 16 | $334K |
| Sep 17 | $177K |
| Sep 18 | $276K |
| Sep 19 | $414K |
| Sep 20 | $310K |
| Sep 21 | $133K |
| Sep 22 | $194K |
| Sep 23 | $145K |
| Sep 24 | $61K |
| Sep 25 | $51K |
| Sep 26 | $86K |
| Sep 27 | $63K |
| Sep 28 | $28K |
| Sep 29 | $39K |
| Sep 30 | $31K |
| Oct 1 | $17K |
