Ally
Bong Joon Ho · Film
Bong Joon Ho's first animated feature, about a piglet squid whose undersea world is disrupted by a mysterious sunken aircraft.
July 2027
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Ally set for July 2027 in South Korea
Production company Barunson C&C confirmed that Bong Joon Ho's animated feature will open in South Korea in July 2027, without an exact date.
Yonhap News AgencyReport
Bong targets early-2027 completion and a summer window for Ally
In a Variety interview, Bong says additional voice recording wrapped in August, completion is expected in late January or February 2027, and distributors are considering June, July or August. A festival debut is hoped for but not booked.
VarietyCasting
Principal voice cast announced
The announced voice cast includes Alex Jayne Go, Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House and Werner Herzog.
DeadlineDistribution
Neon takes North American rights for 2027
Neon acquired North American rights to Ally and slated the animated feature for a theatrical release in 2027.
DeadlineAnnouncement
Animated feature revealed as Ally
Bong Joon Ho unveiled the title, story and first image for his debut animated feature; Pathé joined as financier, distributor and international sales agent, and the film was set for completion and worldwide theatrical release in 2027.
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