Good news for fans of the hit animated movie KPop Demon Hunters – Netflix has officially approved a sequel! The announcement came just before the original film is considered for awards at the 98th Academy Awards, and confirmed that Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will direct the new movie as well.
This project also marks the beginning of a new, multi-year partnership between the directors and Netflix. The first KPop Demon Hunters film, released in June 2025 with Sony Pictures Animation, quickly became Netflix’s most popular movie ever, reaching over 500 million views by March. The story follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop girl group who secretly use their music to protect the world from demons while maintaining their lives as global superstars.
The team behind the hit film is incredibly thankful for the enthusiastic response to its Korean-inspired story. Kang, the Korean filmmaker, shared their excitement, saying they’re proud audiences are eager to see more of the Korean characters and world they’ve created, and that this is just the start. Appelhans added that the characters feel like family, and their world has become a second home to the team. They’re looking forward to continuing the story, challenging the characters, and exploring new ways to combine music, animation, and storytelling.
Beyond attracting a huge audience, KPop Demon Hunters has also been incredibly successful at awards shows, breaking new ground for K-pop in Western media. The film’s popular song, “Golden,” sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, made history as the first K-pop song to win a Grammy Award. The film also won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at both the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Development is underway on the sequel, and fans are excited to see where the story goes. Although there’s no confirmed release date, those familiar with the project expect it will take a while to create, due to the detailed animation needed for such an ambitious film.
The new movie will continue to build on the complex mythology of the demon-fighting idols, and will likely introduce fresh obstacles for them to overcome. If you’re looking to relive the original story, it’s currently streaming on Netflix.
The team behind the first film is back together, and Sony Pictures Animation is fully supporting them. This suggests the sequel will deliver the same mix of music, action, and fantasy that made the first film so popular.
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2026-03-14 18:44