KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Officially in the Works at Netflix

Netflix has confirmed a sequel to the 2025 animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, solidifying the film’s status as a pop culture phenomenon. The announcement comes just days before the film potentially receives recognition at the Academy Awards and following a Golden Globe win for Best Animated Feature.

A Global Hit

KPop Demon Hunters quickly became Netflix’s most popular movie to date, surpassing 540 million views – significantly outpacing previous hits like Red Notice, which garnered 230 million views [Rolling Stone]. The film’s success extends beyond viewership, with four songs from the soundtrack landing on the Billboard Hot 100 chart [Rolling Stone].

Returning Creative Team

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who helmed the original film, are set to return for the sequel as part of a newly established multiyear writing and directing partnership with Netflix [Screen Rant], [USA Today]. Kang expressed her pride as a Korean filmmaker, noting the audience’s desire for more stories centered around Korean characters and culture [USA Today]. Appelhans added that the characters feel like family and they are excited to continue exploring their world [Rolling Stone].

What’s the Story About?

The original KPop Demon Hunters follows the adventures of K-pop stars Mira, Rumi and Zoey, who secretly use their powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats. They balance their music careers with the responsibility of sealing the Honmoon, a barrier that prevents demons from entering the human world [USA Today]. The film’s plot thickens with the emergence of the Saja Boys and their competing song, “Soda Pop” [USA Today].

Music and Cast

The original film featured the voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Ken Jeong, alongside vocal performances from May Hong (with Audrey Nuna singing), Arden Cho (with EJAE singing), and Ji-young Yoo (with Rei Ami singing) [Netflix]. EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami have expressed enthusiasm about collaborating on more music for the sequel [USA Today].

Release Date

While a specific release date hasn’t been announced, the sequel is expected to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2029 [Rolling Stone].