'KPop Demon Hunters' Is Officially Getting A Sequel - But There's A Catch

"KPop Demon Hunters was the biggest surprise of 2025. The musical fantasy film quietly dropped on Netflix but soon amassed a cult following, resulting in a Billboard Hot 100 hit song, talk show appearances by the musicians involved, and two theatrical release windows. Discussions soon began about how Netflix could cash in on the franchise, with the biggest question being when we would see a sequel."

"According to , Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for a KPop Demon Hunters sequel, although there's a catch that might dampen your enthusiasm. KPop Demon Hunters 2 is aiming for a 2029 release, meaning there will be a four-year gap between installments. Animated movies simply take a long time - just look at the long wait for Sony's other big animated sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse."

"The wait may seem daunting, but Netflix has a reputation for slow release schedules, and even before the streaming era, it wasn't rare for three or four years to pass between animated movies. The first four Shrek movies were all at least three years apart, and more than five years passed between the three Cars movies. KPop Demon Hunters is eyeing a similar timeline, with Netflix reportedly planning a trilogy."

KPop Demon Hunters became a surprise 2025 hit after quietly dropping on Netflix, spawning a Billboard Hot 100 hit, talk show appearances, and two theatrical windows. Netflix and Sony finalized a sequel deal, but KPop Demon Hunters 2 targets a 2029 release, creating a four-year gap between installments. Animated features commonly take years to produce, and Netflix has a history of slow release schedules. Faster franchise expansions like a TV series or stage musical were reportedly considered, while live-action remake rumors were debunked. Netflix reportedly plans a trilogy, and merchandise moved quickly despite the paced sequel timeline.

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