Some new details about the new Bong Joon Ho movie have been revealed.
Bong Joon Ho is best known in the United States for directing 2019’s Parasite, a film that received many accolades, including Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He recently made Mickey 17, which was released in 2025 and stars Robert Pattinson, while his filmography also includes titles like 2003’s Memories of Murder, 2006’s The Host, 2013’s Snowpiercer, and more.
What do we know about the new Bong Joon Ho movie?
Bong Joon Ho’s new movie has been officially titled Ally. Having been in development since 2019, the animated movie will be completed in the first half of 2027 and will then be released in the same year.
Check out a first-look image of Ally below:
A description of the plot reads, “At the heart of the story lies Ally, a curious and endearing piglet squid living in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean. She dreams of one day seeing the sun and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary. But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger. Alongside her colorful and loyal — yet unlikely — companions, Ally is thrust into an extraordinary journey that will take her all the way to the surface. Inspired by remarkable real-life marine creatures, the film explores themes of friendship and courage, as encounters between humans and the creatures of the deep reshape both worlds. Set against visually stunning underwater worlds and epic action sequences, the film is a family adventure blending humor and emotion.”
Bong Joon Ho co-wrote the script for Ally with Jason Yu. Financing and distribution are handled by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, with Barunson C&C overseeing production, while Seo Woo-sik serves as a producer on the project.
Source: Pathé
