The highly successful 2025 animated musical urban fantasy film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is poised to return for a sequel. The original film captivated audiences with its dynamic storyline about Huntr/x, a K-pop girl group who also lead secret lives as demon hunters.
In this thrilling tale, the group contends with their rivals, the Saja Boys, who harbour a dark secret as they are actually demons.
Quoting entertainment authority Variety, a PTI report from Los Angeles said ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has set a new record by surpassing Netflix‘s ‘Red Notice to become the platform’s most-watched film, amassing over 236 million views. The film’s impact didn’t just end with impressive viewing figures — its original soundtrack also made waves on the Billboard Top 10.
Helmed by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the animated film also dominated the American box office, surpassing the likes of ‘Weapons’ and ‘Freakier Friday’.
In a conversation with Variety, Maggie Kang discussed the potential sequel, hinting at a deeper exploration of group members Zoey and Mira, moving beyond the initial focus on lead vocalist Rumi, the PTI report added.
“We’ve laid the groundwork for some intriguing backstories,” explained Kang, “There are numerous unanswered questions and unexplored avenues we left intentionally, simply because of the movie’s 85-minute limitation. While this was Rumi’s narrative, we have compelling arcs for both Zoey and Mira that were initially included but ultimately didn’t align with this film’s focus.”
Sony is reportedly in discussions with Kang and Appelhans regarding a sequel, eagerly anticipating the continuation of this exciting story.
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