Bong Joon Ho Says First Animated Movie ‘Ally’ Will ‘Unleash’ the ‘Control Freak in Me’ and Takes Blame for Any ‘Mickey 17’ Criticism: ‘S— on Me,’ Not the Studio

VarietyMay 15, 2026
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Bong Joon Ho returns to Cannes with his first animated feature, 'Ally,' which has been in development since 2019. The film, set in the South Pacific, follows a curious piglet squid and showcases Ho's creative vision, as he admits to being a 'control freak' in the process. He also takes personal responsibility for any criticism directed at his upcoming project 'Mickey 17,' distancing the studio from any negative feedback.

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