[Dispatch=Yuha Reporter] The film 'Hope' (Director Na Hong-jin) earned over $3 million in its opening weekend in North America.

'Hope' opened in North America on the 10th (Korean time). According to Box Office Mojo, it recorded $3 million in revenue during its opening weekend (12-14th).

It debuted at No. 8 on the North American weekend box office. It followed No. 6 'Buddy' (approximately $3.5 million) and No. 7 'Insidious: The Over' (approximately $3.35 million). The North American cumulative box office stands at $5.01 million.

The worldwide cumulative box office, including South Korea, is approximately $41.25 million. This exceeds the production budget of 5 billion won.

North American audiences' responses are enthusiastic. One viewer posted on SNS, calling it "the film of the year" and saying, "It's funny and thrilling. I hope they make more movies like this."

Another viewer praised it highly, saying "1,000% a film you must watch in theaters" and "Just the first 90 minutes alone is worth the ticket price. The skill in building tension is incredible."

Meanwhile, 'Hope' is an SF thriller film. It depicts the story that unfolds when the head of the Hopoha Port Branch office hears from local youths about a tiger appearing, and faces an unbelievable reality.

<Photo source=Posed Films, Box Office Mojo>