Netflix Confirms KPop Demon Hunters Sequel From Its Korean Creatives
Netflix Confirms KPop Demon Hunters Sequel From Its Korean Creatives
Netflix taps back the original team for a new chapter of KPop Demon Hunters, teasing a 2029 release window and a deeper fantasy-musical universe.
Netflix has officially confirmed that a sequel to the animated musical fantasy KPop Demon Hunters is in development, with the original creative team at the helm. The follow-up will be directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced by Netflix in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation. Kang expressed pride in telling more of this Korean story and its characters, adding, "There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning." Appelhans chimed in on the partnership, saying, "These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home. 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 duo have signed an exclusive multiyear agreement with Netflix to develop animated projects, signaling a long-term commitment to expanding the KPop Demon Hunters universe.
The first film, which premiered on Netflix in June 2025, blends action, fantasy, and musical elements as it follows Huntr/X, a popular K-pop girl group who leads a double life, battling a rival boy band that turns out to be demons, the Saja Boys. The voice cast features Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo Seop, along with May Hong and Yoo Ji Young, with Kim Yun Jin, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung Hun in supporting roles. The singing voices for the HUNTR/X members are provided by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who are slated to perform a chart-topping single at this year’s Academy Awards.
The sequel announcement arrives as Netflix broadens its collaboration with Kang and Appelhans, underscoring a broader strategy to expand the K-pop fantasy world across animated films and potential series. While no exact release date has been set, insiders expect a window around 2029, given the scope of the project and the creators’ schedules. Fans are already speculating about new chapters, more elaborate musical numbers, and deeper lore for Huntr/X and the Saja Boys.
This development marks a significant step for Netflix in its ongoing push to invest in Korean storytelling and cross-cultural animation collaborations, with the promise of a larger, more immersive universe for audiences worldwide.
