Don’t put away your light sticks. HUNTR/X may have earned a spa day after their record-shattering debut in KPop Demon Hunters became the most popular Netflix film of all time, lit up music charts worldwide, and earned two Oscar nominations. But Rumi, Mira, and Zoey can never stay on hiatus for long — not while their legions of fans are united in their chants for more.
The sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is coming your way, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct. The follow-up film will be the first project out of Netflix’s exclusive multiyear writing and directing partnership with Kang and Appelhans across animation.
“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” says Kang. “There’s so much more to this world we have built, and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
Appelhans says, “These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home. We’re excited to write their next chapter, challenge them, and watch them evolve — and continue pushing the boundaries of how music, animation, and story can come together.”
KPop Demon Hunters, produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, has reached more than 500 million views on Netflix since it debuted in June 2025. The music continues to make history: HUNTR/X is the first K-pop girl group to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and “Golden” became the first K-pop song in history to win a Grammy Award. KPop Demon Hunters is nominated for two Oscars: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Golden”).
“With KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn’t just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres,” says Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria. “We’re incredibly proud to deepen our partnership with them and, together with our partners at Sony Pictures Animation, build this universe in ways that will surprise and delight fans all over the world.”
KPop Demon Hunters follows K-pop superstars HUNTR/X, who, when they aren’t selling out stadiums, use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet — an irresistible rival boy band, Saja Boys, who are demons in disguise.
Chairman of Netflix Film Dan Lin says, “Maggie and Chris were brave enough to take a bold creative swing by telling a story that was both deeply personal and broke cultural barriers. At Netflix, our goal is to make someone’s favorite movie, and they did that by making the most popular Netflix movie of all time! There’s so much more story to tell, and we can’t wait to bring more HUNTR/X to fans everywhere.”
“Championing the bold creative visions of our filmmakers is at the heart of everything we do at Sony Pictures Animation,” say Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Pictures Animation. “Maggie and Chris brought their incredibly distinct perspectives to this film, telling a story audiences embraced around the globe. We are thrilled to work with them to expand their vision in the next chapter.”
In the meantime, give yourself a fit check for your sequel era, and stream KPop Demon Hunters now, only on Netflix.
Watch the ‘Golden’ Music Video from KPop Demon Hunters
