Alicia Vikander’s Double Impact: From Psychological Thriller to International Sci-Fi

A New Chapter in Vikander’s Career

Swedish actress Alicia Vikander is set to star in the highly anticipated South Korean sci-fi film ‘Hope,’ alongside an impressive international cast including Michael Fassbender, Hoyeon, and Taylor Russell, scheduled for release in summer 2026.

The film, described as Na Hong-Jin’s most ambitious project to date, is set in Hope Harbor near the DMZ. The story follows a community thrown into chaos when a tiger is suspected in the area, leading to a deeper and more terrifying mystery that challenges the town’s residents.

The Assessment: A Groundbreaking Performance

Vikander is currently garnering attention for her role in ‘The Assessment,’ which may be the riskiest performance of her career, featuring her in multiple personas within the same character. In the film, she plays Virginia, an assessor who evaluates prospective parents over a seven-day period, during which she portrays a child-like character that tests the couples in increasingly disturbing ways.

Critical Success and Streaming Triumph

The Assessment has already proven to be a significant success, ranking #3 on Hulu’s Top 10 Movies worldwide as of July 2025. Despite having initial doubts about the challenging role, Vikander’s trust in her process and collaborators led her to embrace this unique part.

Personal and Professional Growth

Beyond her acting career, Vikander continues to be an advocate for change in the film industry, speaking out against discrimination and harassment of women in cinema. She actively promotes female representation through her production company Vikarious, which specializes in supporting women in the film industry.