Netflix has officially announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct the follow-up. The new movie will also be the first project under Netflix’s exclusive multiyear writing and directing partnership with Kang and Appelhans across animation.
Netflix confirms more HUNTR/X is on the way
The sequel announcement means Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are coming back after KPop Demon Hunters turned into a huge breakout for Netflix. In the official announcement, Kang said she feels “immense pride” as a Korean filmmaker that audiences want more from the story and characters, adding, “This is only the beginning.” Appelhans also said the team is ready to write the next chapter and keep pushing how music, animation, and story come together.
The movie became a massive hit for Netflix
According to Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters has reached more than 500 million views since debuting in June 2025. Netflix also said the film became its most popular movie of all time, while the soundtrack kept building momentum with HUNTR/X making history on the music charts.
Awards success helped fuel the sequel
The sequel news also comes as KPop Demon Hunters continues its awards run. Netflix says the film is nominated for two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.” The streamer also highlighted that “Golden” became the first K-pop song to win a Grammy Award.
Netflix and Sony are building out the franchise
The original movie was produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, and both companies are returning for the sequel. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said the film sparked a global fandom across languages, generations, and genres, while Sony Pictures Animation presidents Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville said they are excited to expand Kang and Appelhans’ vision in the next chapter.
What KPop Demon Hunters is about
KPop Demon Hunters follows K-pop superstars HUNTR/X, who secretly protect their fans as demon hunters when they are not performing on stage. The trio’s biggest threat comes from the Saja Boys, a rival boy band that is actually made up of demons in disguise.
