The phenomenal success of "K-Pop Demon Hunters," which became the most-watched project in Netflix history with 325 million views, has inspired Sony Pictures to develop the franchise.
Netflix and Sony have reached an agreement to produce a sequel to the musical animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters." According to Bloomberg, the film is scheduled for release in 2029. Sony Pictures Animation will once again be responsible for production, and Netflix will retain exclusive digital release rights.
The original film, released on the streaming service in 2025, became one of the platform's biggest successes. The story of the K-pop group Huntr/x, fighting demons with music, topped the Netflix charts and broke viewing records. The resounding success forced the streaming service to break its own tradition and release the film in theaters, instantly sparking rumors of a sequel and a possible live-action adaptation.
Plot details for "K-Pop Demon Hunters 2" are still being kept secret, but sources suggest that this time Huntr/x will face a threat of cosmic proportions. The production of such a project is a complex and multi-stage process, including not only animation, but also the creation of a new soundtrack capable of competing with the hits Golden, Your Idol, and Soda Pop, which still remain in the Billboard charts and may be eligible for a Grammy. Therefore, the wait for the sequel will likely continue longer than fans had anticipated.
