Netflix Confirms Sequel to Hit Animated Film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Netflix is officially bringing back the world of KPop Demon Hunters.

The streaming giant confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to the animated hit is now in development, following the massive success of the original film that became Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time.

The sequel will once again reunite co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. It also marks the first project under their new multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix to write and direct animated films.

Kang shared that the team still has plenty of stories left to tell in the universe they created.

“I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang said in the announcement. “There’s so much more to this world we have built. This is only the beginning.”

A K-pop girl group that fights demons

The original film, animated by Sony Pictures Animation, follows fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix — Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — who live double lives as global pop stars and secret demon hunters.

The movie blends action, comedy, and musical performances, turning it into an instant fan favorite on the platform.

Its breakout song “Golden,” performed by vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, topped the Billboard Hot 100 — a rare feat for a K-pop soundtrack song.

Awards, records, and a massive audience

KPop Demon Hunters didn’t just dominate streaming numbers — it also swept major awards.

The film won Best Animated Feature and Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards, as well as Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Original Song at the Golden Globes. It also picked up two Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Meanwhile, “Golden” earned a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media — the first time a K-pop song has won in that category.

A streaming record breaker

Netflix revealed in January 2026 that the film pulled in a staggering 482 million views within six months of release. Its lyric videos also attracted 32 million views, while the soundtrack continues trending worldwide.

Appelhans previously told Reuters that creating a sequel means starting with a strong vision from day one.

“You have to know where you're headed because otherwise you will be lost immediately,” he said. “So we'll just have to do that again and make something that we love.”

For fans of Huntrix, that means the demon-fighting idols aren’t done yet.