Good News: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about the upcoming K-thriller on Netflix

Good News is the forthcoming film in the disaster thriller genre. The South Korean flick is directed by Byun Sung-hyun, who is also the co-writer with Lee Jin-seong. It will be released on Netflix on October 17, 2025. Here's the official synopsis as per Letterboxd:

"When a plane gets hijacked, those on land are hell-bent on saving those in the air. Amidst a battle of wits and conflict, a secret operation unfolds."

Let's take a deeper look into the film's cast members, plot and other details that are worth discussing. The film is one of the Korean films that Netflix has backed lately.

When will Good News release?

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Good News will be released on Netflix on October 17, 2025. It had its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, in the special presentation section.

The film is shot by Cho Hyoung-rae while Kim Sang-beom is the editor.

Who is starring in Good News?

The cast of the film consists of names as follows:

Sul Kyung-gu as Nobody
Hong Kyung as Seo Go-myung
Ryoo Seung-bum as Park Sang-hyeon
Derek Chouinard as Sergeant Galloway
Kim Seung-o
Yamada Takayuki
Shiina Kippei

What is the plot of Good News?

The storyline takes place in 1970 with a passenger plane leaving from Tokyo to Itazuke. Several members of the Red Army Faction, who were on board, hijacked the plane. They order the plane to be pivoted to Pyongyang, but it's not possible as there are no talks between North Korea and Japan. A person known as Nobody is asked to help with the situation.

In September 2024, Netflix confirmed the film's production. Sung-hyun had earlier made a film titled Kill Boksoon, which was also backed by Netflix. In an official statement, the streamer said:

"Director Byun Sung-hyun gained recognition for his nuanced depiction of complex relationships in The Merciless (2017), which premiered in the Midnight Screenings section of the 70th Cannes Film Festival. He also received the Best Director Awards at both the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Grand Bell Awards for Kingmaker (2022), which received accolades for being the 'most sophisticated political noir.' Known for his captivating storytelling across various genres, director Byun Sung-hyun embarks on a new challenge with Good News. With an unpredictable storyline and captivating characters in constant conflict, the film promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats."

The film will start streaming on Netflix on October 17, 2025.