Hope Blu-ray to Release December 30
Decal Releasing will bring the Michael Fassbender film to home media in a 2-disc set with bonus interviews.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Science Fiction
Decal Releasing, in association with Neon, will release the film Hope on Blu-ray on December 30, 2026. The film, starring Michael Fassbender, had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and runs 156 minutes.
Why it matters
The release brings the critically acclaimed film to physical media for viewers who want to own it or watch it in higher-fidelity audio and video. It also extends the film's audience beyond its festival and theatrical run.
Hope holds an 80% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 77% Popcornmeter audience score, and MovieWeb's Mark Keizer awarded it 4 out of 5 stars. Pricing and availability beyond the Blu-ray release date were not specified.
The players
Decal Releasing
Decal Releasing is a home entertainment distributor bringing Hope to physical media in association with Neon.
Neon
Neon is an American independent film distributor that is releasing Hope in association with Decal Releasing.
Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender is an Irish-German actor known for roles in films such as X-Men: First Class and 12 Years a Slave, and he stars in Hope.
Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin is a South Korean filmmaker known for The Wailing and The Chaser, who wrote and directed Hope.
The details
The 2-disc Blu-ray is presented in the film's 2.39:1 theatrical aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks. Special features include an interview with writer-director Na Hong-jin and conversations between Na Hong-jin and filmmakers Bong Joon-ho and Kim Jee-woon.
Timeline
2026 Cannes Film Festival: Hope has its world premiere and earns critical acclaim.
December 30, 2026: The Hope 2-disc Blu-ray is released.
Industry Dynamics
The Hope Blu-ray follows the pattern of Cannes-premiered South Korean genre films, such as Parasite, reaching physical media with extended extras. The release illustrates how festival-acclaimed titles increasingly receive home-media editions after their theatrical runs.
The Blu-ray set makes Hope available for home viewing with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks on December 30, 2026. Viewers can watch the film in its theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio with the director interview and conversation extras.
The takeaway
Fans who want the full Hope experience at home can plan for the December 30, 2026 Blu-ray, which pairs the film's theatrical presentation with extended audio and filmmaker interviews.
What happens next
Hope arrives on Blu-ray on December 30, 2026, when the 2-disc set and its special features become available.
Further reading
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