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KPop Demon Hunters Is Getting a Sequel: What You Need to Know
Netflix's most-watched movie ever, KPop Demon Hunters, with 325 million views, will have a sequel directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans under a new multi-year deal.
- On March 12, 2026, Netflix and Sony confirmed a KPop Demon Hunters sequel with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and direct, produced by Sony Pictures Animation.
- With over 325 million views, KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most-watched movie, adding a near $6M to a $19M August take for a near $25M domestic gross.
- Netflix closed an exclusive multi-year animation deal with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who are in early development and will focus on the sequel after awards season, Bela Bajaria and Dan Lin praised.
- The announcement comes just ahead of the Oscars, where the film is nominated for best animated feature and original song, and Golden will receive an onstage performance on March 15.
- A reported 2029 release remains tentative, as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter note that timeline is unlikely, while Netflix theatrical sing-along events in fall 2025 sparked debate over Sony’s release strategy.
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