Lugano – Netflix and Sony officially announce a sequel to the hit animated musical fantasy “KPop Demon Hunters,” building on the success of last year’s blockbuster release.

The new film will continue the story of the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, whose members secretly fight supernatural threats while maintaining their careers as global pop stars. 

The sequel will once again be directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the creators of the original film, who have also signed a multi-year partnership with Netflix to develop future animation projects. 

Although details about the plot of the sequel have not yet been released, filmmakers have indicated that the next installment will expand the world of the series and explore the characters.

Due to the complex production process involved in animated films, the sequel may not be released until around 2029, although an official release date has yet to be announced. 

Record-breaking success of the original film

The original “KPop Demon Hunters” became one of Netflix’s biggest successes, since being released, and becoming the platform’s most-watched original title, with more than 500 million views.

Its mix of animation, music, and Korean pop culture helped attract a wide global audience and created a strong international fan base. 

The soundtrack also achieved major chart success, with multiple songs from the film entering with songs reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart multiple times.

The film and its music have received widespread recognition in the entertainment industry.

At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, the song “Golden” won Best Original Song – Motion Picture, becoming the first K-pop song to receive the award. 

The track later won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, marking another historic milestone for K-pop in global music awards. 

“KPop Demon Hunters” has also received two nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.” 

The singing voices behind the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, are set to perform the song at the event, next Monday, March 16th.

With a sequel now in development and continued recognition at major award ceremonies, the franchise is expected to remain an influential project connecting the worlds of K-pop, animation, and global entertainment.