KPop Demon Hunters / Netflix
Netflix has officially confirmed a sequel to its most successful movie of all time, KPop Demon Hunters.
The animated phenomenon’s follow-up will once again be written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, although it is unlikely to be released on the streamer before 2029.
“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang said in a statement. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
Appelhans added: “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.”
Dan Lin, chairman of Netflix Film, said: “Maggie and Chris were brave enough to take a bold creative swing by telling a story that was both deeply personal and broke cultural barriers. At Netflix, our goal is to make someone’s favorite movie, and they did that by making the most popular Netflix movie of all time! There’s so much more story to tell, and we can’t wait to bring more HUNTR/X to fans everywhere.”
The first film has already won two Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award and is up for two awards at this Sunday’s Oscars.
