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KPop Demon Hunters director promises 'fresh, surprising' sequel

The first film became the most‑watched movie in Netflix history when it debuted last year, with an impressive soundtrack including songs such as Soda Pop, Showdown and Golden, which won a Grammy and an Oscar.

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The original concept for KPop Demon Hunters has me intrigued

Could a more adult focus still work as a spin off?

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Fictional KPop Demon Hunters band to go on very real world arena tour after Netflix success

Tour expected to visit nearly 150 cities in 2027

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I’m Eager For The KPop Demon Hunters Sequel, But The Director Made A Good Spider-Verse-Related Point

This rationale is definitely valid.

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Netflix exploring major live arena tour based on KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix is developing a live arena tour and a full sequel for KPop Demon Hunters, expanding the hit film into a major global franchise.

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KPop Demon Hunters makes Oscars history with animated feature and original song wins

‘Golden’ becomes first K-pop song ever to win Academy Award for best original song

The Independent UK

KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed by Netflix

Netflix has announced that a sequel to the smash-hit animated movie KPop Demon Hunters is in the pipeline with writer-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans both returning behind the camera.

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KPop Demon Hunters sequel officially confirmed by Netflix: ‘Only the beginning’

New film not expected to be released before 2029

The Independent UK

Huntrix is officially returning to the stage as Netflix greenlights KPop Demon Hunters 2: "There's so much more to this world we have built"

KPop Demon Hunters 2 is officially happening at Netflix with the directors returning

Total Film

Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters sequel

It follows K-pop superstars Huntr/X who use their secret identities to protect their fans from a the rival band and demons in disguise, Saja Boys.

Evening Standard

KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed at Netflix: ‘This is only the beginning’

The streamer’s biggest film of all time, also nominated for two Oscars, is getting a follow-up

The Guardian - US

Star Wars could inspire a dark KPop Demon Hunters sequel

Zoey's voice actor wants a “very, very serious movie”.

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KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang provides update on sequel

The KPop Demon Hunters team is resting their "creative brains" for now.

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KPop Demon Hunters vs Zootopia 2 – who will win the best animation Oscar?

Best Animated Feature looks like a battle between two giants.

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KPop Demon Hunters continues to dominate the animation industry with a whopping 10 Annie Award nominations including Best Feature, Best Music, Best Voice Acting, and more

KPop Demon Hunters is matched only by Pixar's Elio in 2026 Annie Award nominations

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From Wicked to KPop Demon Hunters, see the Concept Art Awards 2025 winners in full

The year's best concept art, from character and creature design to storyboards.

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Could KPop Demon Hunters Get A Live-Action Movie? The Directors Have Shared Their Thoughts, And A Golden Point Was Made

Are the live-action rumors true?

Total Film

KPop Demon Hunters co-directors don't want to see a live-action remake of their Netflix hit: "It's really hard to imagine these characters in a live-action world"

KPop Demon Hunters is the biggest Netflix release ever

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The Independent UK

KPop Demon Hunters creators explain why a live-action adaptation won’t work

Directors say live-action film ‘would feel too grounded’

Total Film

I can't wait for a KPop Demon Hunters sequel, but I'm still not convinced Netflix is actually going to learn anything from the original's success

Opinion | Huntrix don't miss, but sometimes Netflix does

Inverse

The Sequel To 'KPop Demon Hunters' Just Got A Promising Update

With 'KPop Demon Hunters' now a full-blown phenomenon, Netflix and Sony are already working on the next chapter.

The Guardian - UK

KPop Demon Hunters sequel talks under way between Netflix and Sony

The animated film about girl group Huntr/x has become Netflix’s most watched film of all time with 236m views and topped the North American box office at the weekend

Tom’s Guide

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Officially Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie of All Time — and a Sequel Could Be on the Way

As Netflix confirms animated action-comedy musical "KPop Demon Hunters" has become its most-watched movie ever, sequel talks are reportedly ongoing

Total Film

KPop Demon Hunters singalong version is now available on Netflix after becoming an unexpected box office hit

The animated film has already become Netflix's second biggest film of all time

The Independent UK

K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along version to be released on Netflix after sold-out theatre screenings

More than 1,300 of the US and Canada weekend-only screenings were reportedly sold-out

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