Trending Now - Netflix Confirms Sequel for Kpop Demon Hunters Series
WHO:
Sonnenblick, involved in the development process of the sequel.
Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, Maggie Kang (co-creator), Chris Appelhans (co-creator)
WHAT:
The sequel will include a development process for writing songs that will follow the story.
Kang stated, “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
Netflix officially announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, titled KPop Demon Hunters 2.
KPop Demon Hunters is the most-watched Netflix movie ever, with two Oscar nominations.
The sequel is part of a new, exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal with Netflix for Kang and Appelhans.
WHERE:
The announcement was made via a social media post by Netflix.
WHEN:
The Oscars will take place on March 15th, 2026, where KPop Demon Hunters will compete for best original song and best animated feature.
The announcement was made on March 12th, 2026.
KPop Demon Hunters will compete for Oscars on March 15th, 2026.
The estimated release date for KPop Demon Hunters 2 is 2029.
WHY:
Kang expressed pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and characters.
HOW:
Kang and Appelhans are currently in the early stages of development and will focus on the movie after the awards season.
The sequel will be written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who are currently in the early stages of development.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:15 UTC)
In an exciting update, the development team for the sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is hard at work, with Sonnenblick leading the charge on writing songs that will follow the story. Kang expressed enthusiasm, stating, “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning,” as the Oscars approach on March 15, where the film will compete for best original song and best animated feature. After the awards season wraps up, Kang and Appelhans plan to dive deeper into the movie's development.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 05:25 UTC)
Netflix has officially announced a sequel to its record-breaking film, KPop Demon Hunters, which is the most-watched movie on the platform and has received two Oscar nominations. The sequel, titled KPop Demon Hunters 2, will be written and directed by co-creators Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who have signed a multi-year deal with Netflix, and is expected to be released in 2029. Kang expressed her pride as a Korean filmmaker, noting that the audience's enthusiasm for the story and characters has inspired this new project.