Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal to bring a second installment of the massively successful animated film, "K-Pop Demon Hunters," to screens, with production now officially underway.
The sequel is targeted for a 2029 release, marking a four-year gap from the original movie's June 2025 debut.
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have been secured to return for the project, with the studios having closed all necessary agreements as of November 2025. While talent contracts are still in the process of being finalized, the extended timeline reflects typical production schedules for animated features rather than any complications with development.
The original "K-Pop Demon Hunters" became a cultural phenomenon since its release, becoming Netflix's most-watched title in company history with 325 million total views. The animated musical follows Huntr/x, a K-pop girl group composed of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who maintain dual careers as international pop stars while secretly working as demon hunters protecting humanity from supernatural threats. The movie earned widespread critical acclaim, receiving a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and drawing comparisons to other major animated franchises.
Beyond streaming success, the film demonstrated significant commercial appeal through theatrical releases. A sing-along version released in August 2025 became the first Netflix film to top the United States box office, earning approximately $19 million in its opening weekend. When rereleased during Halloween, the film added another $5 to $6 million to its total domestic gross, reaching approximately $25 million.
The film's soundtrack achieved remarkable recognition within the music industry. Four songs from the project simultaneously occupied the Billboard Hot 100's top 10 positions, a first for any film soundtrack. The track "Golden" performed by Huntr/x reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent eight weeks at the top position. The soundtrack itself achieved platinum certification from the RIAA in October 2025 and later climbed to number one on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart.
Director Kang previously indicated during interviews that sequel development would explore character backstories that remained incomplete in the original film. She mentioned that the filmmakers would focus on the origin stories of HUNTR/X members, particularly addressing how each member became chosen as a demon hunter. Kang stated that the first film deliberately avoided an origin story approach to maintain a fresh narrative concept.
