Netflix Announces KPop Demon Hunters Sequel

Netflix has officially announced a sequel to its blockbuster animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with original co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and helm the project. The follow-up, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, marks the first endeavor under a new multi-year exclusive deal between the filmmakers and Netflix for animation projects.

The original KPop Demon Hunters, released in June 2025, follows a K-pop girl group called HUNTRX who secretly battle demons using their music. Voiced by Arden Cho as Rumi, May Hong as Mira, and Jiyoung Yoo as Zoey, alongside supporting voices including Ahn Hyoseop, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun, the film became Netflix's most-watched original movie ever. It amassed over 482 million views globally and topped the box office in late August with a two-day domestic gross of nearly 19 million dollars. The soundtrack achieved platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, featuring four simultaneous top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and accumulating 11 billion streams.

The film's success extended to awards season, where it secured victories at the Golden Globes for...