KPop Demon Hunters is formally getting a sequel — the demon-slaying idols are set to return in 2029.
In response to trade sources on Wednesday, Netflix and Sony Photos have finalized an settlement to provide a follow-up to the megahit animated function, kicking off manufacturing with a launch goal 4 years from now. The timeline displays the prolonged improvement cycle sometimes required for large-scale animation.
Launched in June, the unique KPop Demon Hunters was produced by Sony Photos and distributed globally by Netflix. The movie follows Okay-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — members of the fictional woman group Huntr/x — as they battle evil spirits via their music.
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The film turned a world sensation upon launch, surpassing 300 million cumulative views by September to turn out to be Netflix’s most-watched movie ever. Its soundtrack single Golden topped the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart, a uncommon occasion through which an animated movie’s OST has achieved mainstream pop success.
Following its record-breaking efficiency, fan demand for a sequel has been relentless. Director Maggie Kang, who co-helmed the movie, hinted on the risk throughout a press convention in Seoul final August, saying, “I imagine there are nonetheless many tales left to inform with these characters.”
