Bong Joon Ho's 'Ally' Sets Neon As Distributor, 2027 Release

Key Points:

• Neon has acquired North American rights to Bong Joon Ho’s debut animated feature, Ally, scheduled for release in 2027, marking their first collaboration since Parasite (2019).
• Ally tells the story of a piglet squid named Ally who embarks on a journey from the ocean depths to the surface after a mysterious aircraft sinks, disrupting her peaceful world.
• The film has been in development since 2019 and involves key collaborators including Neon CEO Tom Quinn, producer Seo Woo-sik, and writer Jason Yu, with financing and distribution by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé.
• Pathé will distribute Ally in several international territories including France and Benelux, while CJ and Penture will handle distribution in parts of Asia; Neon secured North American rights through a deal negotiated by SVP Sarah Colvin.
• The announcement comes ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, where Neon will present multiple films in competition and other sections, highlighting the studio’s ongoing prominence in international cinema.