Netflix has officially confirmed that its record-breaking animated hit KPop Demon Hunters will return with a sequel.
The streaming platform announced the news Friday through its Tudum fan platform, where filmmakers Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans revealed that a follow-up film is currently in development.
The original movie debuted in June 2025 and quickly became a global phenomenon. According to Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters has surpassed 500 million views worldwide, making it the most-watched title in the platform’s history.
The animated film follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop girl group that secretly uses their music to battle supernatural forces and protect humanity from monsters emerging from the underworld.
By blending K-pop culture, fantasy action and Korean folklore, the film attracted both animation fans and global music audiences.
Director Maggie Kang said she is excited to continue expanding the story.
“As a Korean filmmaker, I’m incredibly proud that audiences are clamoring for more of this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang said in Netflix’s announcement.
“We’ve only scratched the surface of this world we’ve created, and I can’t wait to show you more. This is just the beginning.”
Music played a major role in the movie’s success. The soundtrack gained massive international attention, with the lead single “Golden” becoming one of the biggest songs of the year.
The track, performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on Billboard’s global charts for 20 consecutive weeks.
The song also won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, further cementing the film’s crossover appeal between animation and the music industry.
KPop Demon Hunters has also earned major recognition during awards season and is currently nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the sequel but said more details will be revealed in the coming months.
The new project will also be the first film produced under Netflix’s exclusive multi-year animation deal with Kang and Appelhans, signaling the company’s plans to expand the franchise further.
