Hope Has Surpassed Snowpiercer at US Box Office
The science fiction film reached a domestic total of $6.29 million, overtaking the 2013 title Snowpiercer.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Neon's science fiction film Hope has reached a domestic box office total of $6.29 million, officially surpassing the $4.56 million US gross achieved by the 2013 film Snowpiercer. The film reached this milestone in North American theaters by late September 2026.
Why it matters
This performance marks a notable domestic milestone for the science fiction project, which was released by Neon in approximately 1,560 theaters to capture a wider American audience.
Hope earned $1.1 million on its opening day and $3.3 million during its opening weekend against a production budget of $46 million. The film holds a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The players
Neon
Neon is an American independent film production and distribution company that released Hope.
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer is a 2013 science fiction film directed by Bong Joon-ho that previously held a $4.56 million US box office total.
The details
Neon released Hope on September 9, 2026, across approximately 1,560 North American screens. The film continues to track against other notable international productions like Parasite, which finished its domestic run with $53.4 million.
Timeline
2013 marks the original theatrical release of the film Snowpiercer.
September 9, 2026, was the official theatrical release date for Hope.
September 2026 is when Hope surpassed Snowpiercer in US box office total.
Industry Dynamics
The success of Hope reflects a broader shift in the distribution strategies for international science fiction films entering the North American market. This follows the precedent set by the US box office performance of Parasite, which achieved a wider mainstream reach for South Korean productions.
The film remains available in North American theaters for those looking to see it on the big screen. Ticket availability and showtimes will continue to fluctuate as the title progresses through its theatrical run.
The takeaway
The performance of Hope demonstrates the ongoing interest in international science fiction titles among domestic theater-goers. Viewers can monitor long-term box office performance to see if it reaches the wider totals of other acclaimed foreign releases.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
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