Yoon Sang-ho's 'The Hive' Set for Global Release After Cannes Premiere

The film 'The Hive', directed by Yoon Sang-ho, has been officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival and is set to premiere in South Korea on May 21. Ahead of its release, the film has already been pre-sold to 124 countries worldwide.

'The Hive' is a gripping tale of isolated survivors battling against evolving infected beings within a quarantined building, following a mysterious outbreak. The film's world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival has already sparked global interest, as evidenced by its pre-sale in 124 countries.

Directed by Yoon Sang-ho, known for his mastery in the zombie genre with films like 'Train to Busan' and 'Peninsula', 'The Hive' marks his latest venture into the genre. The film features a star-studded cast, including Jun Ji-hyun, making her return to the big screen after 11 years, alongside Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo, which has drawn significant attention from international distributors.

Doris Pfardrescher, CEO of Well Go, the North American distributor for 'The Hive', stated, "We chose 'The Hive' because of Yoon Sang-ho's proven ability to create high-quality, mainstream films, as demonstrated in his previous works like 'Train to Busan'." Taiwan's Movie Cloud remarked, "'The Hive' offers a fresh take on the zombie genre, portraying the infected not just as chaotic hordes but as evolving entities with intelligence, which is truly fascinating." Germany's Plaion Pictures praised, "Director Yoon Sang-ho has redefined a sub-genre with his unique and groundbreaking zombie trilogy. With 'The Hive', he has reached a pinnacle, creating another masterpiece that will set new standards for years to come. It's a pure delight from start to its spectacular ending."

'The Hive' will begin its global release following its domestic debut on May 21. It will premiere in Taiwan and Malaysia on May 22, followed by France, Singapore, and the Philippines on May 27, Australia and New Zealand on June 11, and North America on August 28. A release in Japan is also planned for 2027.

'The Hive' will have its world premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival and is set to open in South Korea on May 21.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr