KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Officially in the Works at Netflix

Following a record-breaking debut in June 2025, KPop Demon Hunters is set to return for a sequel. The animated film, produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, has resonated globally, impacting music charts, award shows and cultural trends. Netflix confirmed on March 12, 2026, that Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will reprise their roles as directors for the follow-up film.

A Cultural Phenomenon

KPop Demon Hunters follows the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X – Mira, Rumi, and Zoey – as they balance their pop star lives with their secret duty of protecting the world from demons. The film’s success extends beyond viewership, having surpassed 500 million views on Netflix as of March 2026 . It has also significantly impacted the music industry and broader cultural landscape.

Record-Breaking Achievements

The film’s soundtrack, featuring the hit single “Golden,” has achieved unprecedented milestones:

• Billboard Hot 100: “Golden” became the first K-pop girl group song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
• Grammy Award: “Golden” won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media .
• Spotify Charts: The Saja Boys, the fictional rival boy band in the film, topped Spotify’s daily top songs chart in the U.S. In July 2025, becoming the highest-charting male K-pop group in the streamer’s history .
• Hot 100 Simultaneous Hits: The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack became the first soundtrack to have four songs – “Golden,” “How It’s Done,” “Your Idol,” and “Soda Pop” – simultaneously appear in the Hot 100’s top 10 .
• ARIA Chart Record: The soundtrack achieved the longest reign at No. 1 on the ARIA album charts for an animated film soundtrack .

HUNTR/X Honored as Billboard’s Women of the Year

In March 2026, Billboard named EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI – the singers behind HUNTR/X – as its Women of the Year, marking the first time the honor has been collectively awarded to a group .

What to Expect from the Sequel

Maggie Kang expressed her excitement about continuing the story, stating, “This is only the beginning.” She also emphasized the importance of representing Korean culture, saying, “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters.” The sequel is part of Netflix’s new multiyear writing and directing partnership with Kang and Appelhans .

The film stars May Hong (with Audrey Nuna singing) as Mira, Arden Cho (with EJAE singing) as Rumi, and Ji-young Yoo (with Rei Ami singing) as Zoey .