Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon Ho has revealed his first animated film, Ally, eyeing a 2027 theatrical release. The story follows a piglet squid named Ally from the depths of the South Pacific Ocean on a journey to the surface. Variety published the first look at the project.
Bong Joon Ho, the director behind the Oscar-winning Parasite, has unveiled Ally, marking his debut in animated features. The film is targeting a 2027 release in theaters, as first reported by Variety on April 2. Ally centers on a piglet squid living in the little-explored depths of the South Pacific Ocean. She dreams of ascending to the surface and one day starring in a wildlife documentary. Her ambitions take a dramatic turn when an aircraft crashes into the sea nearby. This incident propels Ally on an upward adventure alongside a mismatched group of companions. The project represents a fresh creative direction for Bong Joon Ho, known for live-action films like Parasite.
