Anne Hathaway’s 2026 has already been packed with major projects, from Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey to the highly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2, writes Screen Rant.
With the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity also on the horizon, the Oscar-winning actress continues to dominate headlines.
Now, another fan-favourite film from her career is making a comeback — this time in a new language.
Eleven years after the release of The Intern, the beloved workplace comedy is getting a Korean remake.
Warner Bros. has unveiled the film’s first trailer and official poster, while confirming that the remake will arrive in South Korean cinemas on 16 September, 2026.
The original 2015 film, directed by Nancy Meyers, starred Anne Hathaway as ambitious fashion startup CEO Jules Ostin and Robert De Niro as retired widower Ben Whittaker, who joins her company as a senior intern.
Although the film received mixed reviews from critics upon release, it became a commercial success and gradually earned a loyal following for its heartfelt storytelling and charming performances.
The Korean adaptation reimagines the story for a contemporary South Korean setting. Veteran actor Choi Min-sik, best known for Oldboy and Exhuma, steps into the role inspired by De Niro’s Ben Whittaker.
His character, renamed Kim Ki-ho, takes on the role of the elderly intern navigating a modern workplace.
Opposite him is Han So-hee, known for Nevertheless, Gyeongseong Creature and the upcoming Solo Leveling adaptation.
She portrays Sun Woo, the Korean counterpart to Hathaway’s Jules Ostin, leading a successful company while balancing the pressures of business and personal life.
The newly released trailer hints at a fresh cultural twist on the original story.
Instead of adapting to a millennial-led startup, Kim Ki-ho finds himself trying to understand Gen Z workplace culture, creating new comedic and emotional moments while preserving the heart of the original film.
The remake also marks a notable shift for Choi Min-sik, whose recent performances have largely focused on intense dramatic and thriller roles.
The Intern will be his first major comedy since the 1997 crime comedy No. 3.
The project makes strategic sense for Warner Bros., as South Korea was the biggest international market for the original The Intern, where the film earned approximately $24 million during its theatrical run.
While the Korean remake is currently scheduled for release only in South Korea, Warner Bros. has not yet announced any international theatrical rollout or streaming plans.
Nevertheless, with its acclaimed cast and the enduring popularity of the original, the film is already generating significant anticipation among both Korean and international audiences.
