As has lengthy been rumored (and hoped), Netflix has at this time introduced that the streamer has formally greenlit a sequel to its smash hit animated Oscar nominee “KPop Demon Hunters.” Whereas particulars stay slim (like, uh, launch date?), it has been confirmed that administrators Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return for the sequel, which additionally marks the primary mission for the pair out of a just-signed unique multi-year writing and directing deal throughout animation at Netflix.
“I really feel immense satisfaction as a Korean filmmaker that the viewers desires extra from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang stated in an official assertion. “There’s a lot extra to this world we have now constructed and I’m excited to indicate you. That is solely the start.”
Added Applehans, “These characters are like household to us, their world has turn into our second dwelling. We’re excited to write down their subsequent chapter, problem them and watch them evolve — and proceed pushing the boundaries of how music, animation and story can come collectively.”
Probably the most considered authentic Netflix movie of all time, “KPop Demon Hunters” was the sleeper hit of 2025, initially premiering on the streamer in June to comparatively little fanfare. A mix of social media word-of-mouth and the huge success of the movie’s soundtrack — together with no. 1 Billboard Hit and Oscar nominee “Golden” — helped the film steadily develop in recognition by way of the Summer season and into an enormous cultural phenomenon. “Golden” topped the chart in over 30 nations, and the characters of the movie have been the hottest Halloween costumes of 2025.
On the Annie Awards this February, the movie swept the ceremony to win all 10 classes it was nominated in, together with Greatest Animated Function. The film can also be the heavy favourite to win the Greatest Animated Function class on the March 15 Academy Awards, the place forged members will carry out a number of of the songs featured within the movie.
“With ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Maggie and Chris didn’t simply attain audiences, they ignited a world fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres,” Netflix Chief Content material Officer Bela Bajaria stated in an announcement. “We’re extremely proud to deepen our partnership with them and, along with our companions at Sony Photos Animation, construct this universe in methods that can shock and delight followers everywhere in the world.”
Starring Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Might Hong (with Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami offering their singing voices), “KPop Demon Hunters” follows Huntr/x, a preferred KPOP woman group trio that doubles as a demon searching squad that protects the world from the forces of demon lord Gwi-Ma. The movie focuses on Huntr/x members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as they face off in opposition to the Saja Boys, a boy group which can be secretly demons despatched by Gwi-Ma to brainwash the populace. Like the primary movie, the sequel will likely be produced by Sony Photos Animation.