The "K-Pop Demon Hunters" franchise is preparing to expand. According to an update to the MPAA database, the animated short film Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story has received a PG age rating "for some violence and scary images." The distributor is listed as Sony Pictures Animation, which released the original feature film.
The plot has not yet been revealed, but the subtitle Debut indicates a possible prequel. It is assumed that viewers will be shown the first steps of the female group Huntr/x in the fight against demons.
The film's appearance in the MPAA database indicates the completion of the main stage of production and preparation for release. The premiere date has not yet been announced, but it may be revealed in the near future.
The original animated musical "K-Pop Demon Hunters" was released on June 20, 2025, and became the most-watched release on Netflix, garnering over 314 million views. In addition to the short film, a full-fledged sequel and a live-action film adaptation are in development.