Dochabi does not have a release date yet. On August 13, 2026, Netflix confirmed the production and cast of the period action film, which will stream exclusively on the platform.
Key takeaways
- Netflix confirmed the production and cast of Dochabi (WT), a period action film, on August 13, 2026.
- Kim Do-hoon plays Tae-san, Jun Jong-seo plays Ahai and Lee Joon-gi plays Commander Yi Do-gwan.
- An Tae-jin directs the film, with Hwang Sung-gu and Bang Soo-in handling the writing; ondaworks is credited with production.
- The title Dochabi is presented as the native Korean word for dokkaebi, the Korean goblin.
The announcement establishes the project's cast, creative team and distribution plan, but it does not provide a release schedule. Readers following cultural productions can also find the latest jeu.video news.
Netflix has not set a release date
August 13, 2026, is the date of Netflix's announcement, not the film's release date. Netflix has provided no day, month or year for its arrival.
No release window for 2026, 2027 or 2028 has been confirmed. Any more precise date would be speculation. For now, the only confirmed plan is a future exclusive release on Netflix.
The main roles are confirmed
Kim Do-hoon plays Tae-san, Jun Jong-seo portrays Ahai and Lee Joon-gi takes on the role of Commander Yi Do-gwan.
Lee Sang-yi plays Park Se-ryong, while Bae In-hyuk portrays Crown Prince Yeolhwagun. An Tae-jin directs the film, and Hwang Sung-gu and Bang Soo-in contribute to the writing.
Netflix also credits ondaworks with production. The announcement does not yet explain how each character will shape the rest of the story.
Tae-san is drawn into a manhunt
Tae-san is a former soldier hiding in the mountains with Ahai, a Jurchen woman. Their lives change when Commander Yi Do-gwan hunts masked farmers. Tae-san fights back and becomes known as Dochabi.
Netflix explains that Dochabi is the native Korean word for dokkaebi, the Korean goblin. The name marks Tae-san's transformation into a wanted figure. The rest of his journey remains undisclosed.
The film will stream exclusively on Netflix
Netflix has confirmed an exclusive release on its service. The announcement confirms neither a theatrical release, another platform nor detailed territorial availability for France.
There is no PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or Steam version announced for the film. Console, PC, pricing and pre-order questions therefore do not apply at this stage. French-speaking audiences will need to wait for further details from Netflix.
The project can be followed, but not judged yet
The Netflix announcement confirms the production, synopsis, cast and creative team. It does not provide an official trailer, so there is no footage yet with which to assess the film's visual tone.
The verifiable information appears in the About Netflix publication and the Netflix Media Center page. Both links cover the same announcement. The Media Center page is the reference URL provided for this topic.
A clear cast announcement with plenty still unknown
Netflix has supplied more than a title and a cast list: the announcement identifies the production status, synopsis, five performers, director, writers and exclusive distribution plan. That gives the film a clear profile to follow. It is not enough to assess its final quality, however. No scenes are available, and the announcement specifies neither the pace nor the runtime. Dochabi has a defined starting point, but its visual potential will remain uncertain until Netflix releases official footage.
There is no immediate decision for viewers to make: nothing is available to buy, no edition needs comparing and no release date needs booking. The film has no console or PC version announced, while Netflix has not shared a price or a platform choice beyond its own service. For now, the interest lies in the cast and premise rather than in an imminent availability window.
Three details Netflix has yet to announce
- When will Netflix set the Dochabi release date? No release window has been announced so far.
- Will Netflix publish an official trailer? A trailer would offer the first look at the balance between action, drama and historical storytelling.
- Will French availability be clarified? The announcement does not yet detail local access arrangements for the film.
The August 13, 2026 announcement confirms the production, but not its arrival date. news section and gaming and pop-culture articles provide further material alongside Netflix's official information.
Frequently asked questions
When will Netflix announce the Dochabi release date?
No date has been announced. August 13, 2026, is the date when Netflix confirmed the production.
Where can you watch Dochabi?
Netflix has announced an exclusive release on Netflix. No other platform has been confirmed.
Who stars in Dochabi?
Kim Do-hoon, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Joon-gi, Lee Sang-yi and Bae In-hyuk make up the confirmed cast.
Does the film have an official trailer?
No official trailer is provided by the Netflix announcement.
Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- about.netflix.com: About Netflix, “Netflix Confirms Production and Cast of New Period Action Film ‘Dochabi’ (WT),” published on 2026-08-13: official announcement confirming the production, synopsis, cast and creative team.
- media.netflix.com: Netflix Media Center, official URL provided for the announcement: publication date not indicated and direct access not verifiable in the dossier; no additional fact is retained.
- images.ctfassets.net: Official Netflix CDN asset: direct image file provided in the brief, with no publication date indicated, used as the article's exact cover.
