After taking the world by storm in 2025, Netflix has confirmed a sequel to Sony Pictures Animation‘s KPop Demon Hunters, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans set to return, marking the first project under the multi-year writing and directing deal across animation.
Quickly after its release, the film climbed quickly up the charts, soon becoming Netflix’s most viewed film ever.
“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” says Kang. “There’s so much more to this world we have built, and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
“These characters are like family to us; their world has become our second home. We’re excited to write their next chapter, challenge them, and watch them evolve – and continue pushing the boundaries of how music, animation, and story can come together.” Appelhans adds.
KPop Demon Hunters has reached more than 500 million views on Netflix since its debut, with the music continuing to make history. HUNTR/X is the first K-pop girl group to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and “Golden” became the first K-pop song in history to win a Grammy Award. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song with Golden.
Talking about the film, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said, “With Kpop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn’t just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres. We’re incredibly proud to deepen our partnership with them and, together with our partners at Sony Pictures Animation, build this universe in ways that will surprise and delight fans all over the world.”
Produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, Kpop Demon Hunters follows the adventures of fictional K-pop girl band HUNTR/X as its three members use their music and fighting skills to protect humans from demons.
KPop Demon Hunters is on Netflix now.
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