Bong Joon Ho Sets Title, Story, First Image for Animated Film 'Ally'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bong Joon Ho is making his first 3D animated feature titled "Ally," set for worldwide theatrical release in the first half of 2027, co-written with filmmaker Jason Yu.
- The film follows Ally, a piglet squid in the South Pacific Ocean, on a journey to the surface after a mysterious aircraft sinks, exploring themes of friendship, courage, and human-animal encounters.
- Produced by Seo Woo-sik and backed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, "Ally" involves a global creative team and animation by VFX studio DNEG, known for "Inception" and "Dune."
- The project is Bong's most ambitious to date, inspired by marine life photography and developed since 2019, with a reported budget up to $60 million, potentially the most expensive Korean film ever made.
- Distribution is split among various territories, with Pathé handling much of Europe and Africa, and CJ ENM and Penture managing Asian markets, positioning "Ally" as a key title at the upcoming Cannes Marché du Film.
