Bong Joon Ho Unveils Animated Film Ally Details

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho has unveiled the first image and key details for his debut animated feature, "Ally," marking a significant shift into family-oriented storytelling after a career defined by live-action genre films. The project, developed since 2019, centers on a curious piglet squid in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean and is slated for worldwide theatrical release in the second half of 2027.

The story follows Ally, an endearing creature inspired by real marine biology, who dreams of reaching the ocean's surface to bask in sunlight and star in a wildlife documentary. Her serene underwater existence is disrupted when a mysterious aircraft crashes into the sea, propelling her on a perilous journey upward alongside a group of unlikely companions. The narrative explores themes of friendship and courage through encounters between deep-sea inhabitants and the human world, blending humor, emotional depth, and epic action sequences amid visually striking underwater environments.

Bong co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Yu, the director of the 2023 Korean horror film "Sleep." Production is overseen by Barunson CC, with Seo Woosik serving as producer in his third...