The sequel to this year's biggest Netflix animated musical hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is officially in the works, but fans may have to wait longer for its release.
The film has become one of the biggest pop culture sensations in the last few months since its release on the streamer last June. Not only did it become the most viewed Netflix original film of all time, but the songs in the soundtrack have topped the global music charts. With its massive success, a sequel is now being cooked that will continue Huntr/x's journey.
When is KPop Demon Hunters 2 Coming Out?
Deadline confirmed that Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have finalized a deal to work on the sequel to KPop Demon Hunters. In other words, fans will be seeing more of the Huntr/x in the future.
However, you'll have to wait longer for the sequel to come out since it is eyeing a release in 2029, due to the lengthy production process of making an animated film.
The first film's directors, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, are still in advanced talks with Netflix and Sony to return to the same duty for the sequel.
While the details are still scarce at the moment, this is still exciting news for fans who have been waiting for the confirmation on the sequel, and this is an indication that Netflix is going all in on expanding the world of Huntr/x in the aftermath of its massive global popularity.
Hopefully, the sequel will be able to live up to the quality of the first film, with more banger songs, expansion of the mythology, stellar animation, more K-pop homage, or even more involvement from some of the stars in the K-pop music industry.
What is Netflix's Franchise Plan for KPop Demon Hunters?
A previous report stated that Netflix already has massive franchise plans for KPop Demon Hunters, and it is being compared to how the Frozen franchise is to Disney.
They are eyeing two more sequels for the film (to complete the trilogy), a TV series spinoff, a stage musical, and a potential short film that will bridge the gap between the main films. A live-action remake is also being considered, but Kang has shot down the idea.
Now that a first sequel is officially happening and there will be at least a four-year gap between the movies, this poses a question of whether Netflix will develop spinoff projects that could be released sometime before 2029 to maintain the franchise's momentum.
For now, fans should wait for news and updates regarding the future of KPop Demon Hunters in the coming months.
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