Fans of KPop Demon Hunters have a major reason to celebrate. Netflix has officially announced that Academy Award–nominated filmmakers Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are continuing the story with a highly anticipated sequel — the first project to come out of their exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal with Netflix focused on animation. The upcoming film will once again be produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind the original global hit.
For fans who fell in love with the dazzling mix of music, mythology, and action, the news signals that the story of HUNTR/X and its demon-fighting pop idols is far from over. The original film didn’t just entertain — it built a worldwide fandom that connected audiences across languages and cultures, something Netflix executives say made continuing the universe an easy decision.
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Director Maggie Kang shared her excitement about returning to the story and expanding the world she helped create.
“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters. There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
For Kang and co-director Chris Appelhans, the characters have become deeply personal — and the sequel will push them even further.
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“These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home,” Appelhans said. “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.”
The enthusiasm extends all the way to Netflix leadership. Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, emphasized how the film resonated globally.
“With KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn’t just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres. 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.”
Netflix Film Chairman Dan Lin echoed that sentiment, highlighting the bold storytelling that made the first movie such a phenomenon.
“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.”
Meanwhile, Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Pictures Animation, praised the filmmakers’ creative vision and the film’s worldwide impact.
“Championing the bold creative visions of our filmmakers is at the heart of everything we do at 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.”
For fans — myself included — this announcement is thrilling. KPop Demon Hunters delivered one of the most unique animated experiences in recent memory, blending the electric energy of K-pop with supernatural storytelling and breathtaking animation. Knowing that Kang and Appelhans are returning to push the world even further makes this sequel feel less like a continuation and more like the beginning of a much larger universe.
And if this announcement is any indication, the next chapter of HUNTR/X is going to be bigger, bolder, and louder than ever
