LOS ANGELES – Netflix confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the streaming platform’s most-watched film of all time, is officially in development. The announcement marks the first project under co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ new exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal for animation.
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“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang said. “There’s so much more to this world we have built, and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS 2’ has been officially announced by Netflix.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to write and direct. pic.twitter.com/HAY6fHfhNB
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 12, 2026
Animated by Sony Pictures Animation, the original film follows K-pop girl trio Huntrix – Rumi, Mira, and Zoey – as they juggle superstardom with secret lives as demon hunters. Lead vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami propelled the breakout anthem “Golden” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The film became a critical and awards-season powerhouse, winning best animated feature and best song at the 31st Critics Choice Awards, as well as best animated motion picture and best original song at the 83rd Golden Globes. It earned two Oscar nominations for best animated feature and best original song. Golden also made history as the first K-pop song to win a Grammy for best song written for visual media.
In January 2026, Netflix revealed that KPop Demon Hunters shattered platform records, attracting 482 million views over six months and 32 million views for its lyric videos. Its soundtrack continues to trend globally, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.
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Appelhans, speaking to Reuters in January, emphasized that any sequel would require a clear creative direction from the outset. Fans can expect the follow-up installment to expand the animated universe while maintaining the music-driven storytelling that made the original a worldwide sensation.