‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel set for 2029 release

A poster for "KPop Demon Hunters" / Courtesy of Netflix

The hit K-pop fantasy film “KPop Demon Hunters” is officially getting a sequel.

According to Bloomberg and Variety on Wednesday (local time), Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal to produce the follow-up to the 2025 animated hit, with a global release planned for 2029.

The original “KPop Demon Hunters” follows three K-pop superstars — Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who secretly battle dark forces threatening the world behind their dazzling stage personas. Produced by Sony and distributed globally by Netflix, the film became a breakout sensation upon its release in June.

It made history as Netflix’s first animated film to surpass 300 million views and propelled its theme song “Golden” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In August, a sing-along screening event brought in 19.2 million dollars in just two days, reflecting the movie’s passionate global fan base. The sing-along version recently returned to theaters for the Halloween season.

Director Maggie Kang, who visited Korea for a press conference in August, previously hinted at ideas for the sequel. “We didn’t reveal the full backstory, so I already have several ideas for how it could continue,” she said at the time.

When asked if the male protagonist Jinu might “return” in the sequel, Kang teased, “You might think he’s gone, but who knows? Korean content tends to love tragedy,” sparking fan speculation online.

With Netflix and Sony officially onboard, “KPop Demon Hunters 2” is expected to enter production soon for a 2029 premiere.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.