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KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

March 13, 2026 at 03:15 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters."

— Maggie Kang , Celebrity

"It depends on what they create and hopefully, you know, we can show more sides of Korea."

— Ejae , Celebrity

"I want to continue the high energy that we brought to the first film."

— Zhun , Celebrity

"There's going to be a whole development process before we get deep into writing the songs."

— Mark Sonnenblick , Celebrity

"Kang expressed sentirse inmensamente orgullosa de que el público quiera más historias inspiradas en la cultura coreana."

— Maggie Kang , Celebrity

"Me siento muy orgullosa como cineasta coreana de que la audiencia quiera más sobre esta historia y personajes coreanos."

— Maggie Kang , Celebrity

"The world is so rich — the world of the demons and the pop star [element], what happened to Jinu. There’s so much we could expand into."

— Damien de Froberville , Executive

"There’s going to be a whole development process before we get deep into writing the songs."

— Mark Sonnenblick , Celebrity

"I mean, Jinu gave his soul, so, like, I never really imagined how he would come back. As someone who loves Jinu as a fan too, of course I would love to see him come back. But it's not up to me."

— Ahn Hyo-seop , Celebrity

"I stan them too."

— Ahn Hyo-seop , Celebrity

"I hope that this franchise continues to inspire people to embrace their shadows and their flaws and be able to still move forward."

— Ahn Hyo-seop , Celebrity

"There's definitely more we can do with these characters."

— Maggie Kang , Celebrity

"the filmmakers would focus on the origin stories of HUNTR/X members, particularly addressing how each member became chosen as a demon hunter."

— Maggie Kang , Celebrity

All Coverage

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
BBC Newsvia rss 4 quotes 4 persons

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 4 Most Popular English-Language Movie Ever
Varietyvia ai

The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' achieved 158.8 million views in its first seven weeks, ranking fourth among Netflix's most popular English-language movies at the time.

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Ahn Hyo-seop, Voice of Jinu From 'K-pop Demon Hunters,' Talks Possible Sequel & Character's Return
KpopStarzvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

Ahn Hyo-seop, who voices Jinu, expressed hope for a sequel to 'K-pop Demon Hunters' and discussed the character's potential return, noting the strong connection between Jinu and Rumi.

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'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Co-Director Maggie Kang Shares Optimistic View of a Potential Sequel
KpopStarzvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Co-director Maggie Kang expressed optimism about a potential sequel to 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' suggesting there is more to explore with the characters and hinting at future developments.

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Netflix confirma que 'Las guerreras K-pop' tendrá secuela y lanza un aviso: 'Esto es solo el principio'
ASvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Netflix ha confirmado la producción de una secuela de la exitosa película animada surcoreana 'Las guerreras K-pop', tras superar las expectativas iniciales en audiencia. La directora Maggie Kang expresó su orgullo por la recepción global del film y adelantó que aún hay mucho por explorar en este universo.

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La secuela de 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' ya es una realidad: Netflix empieza a preparar su regreso
Los40via ai 1 quote 1 person

Netflix y Sony Pictures Animation han confirmado oficialmente la secuela de 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', con Maggie Kang y Chris Appelhans regresando como directores. Aunque no hay fecha de estreno confirmada, se prevé que la nueva entrega llegue en 2029 debido a su ambiciosa producción.

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‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Gets Official Release Date: When Is It Coming Out?
KpopStarzvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for a second installment of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' with production officially underway and an anticipated release date to be announced.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ probably won’t be released before 2030
NMEvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Sony Pictures Animation executives indicated that a sequel to 'KPop Demon Hunters' is unlikely to be ready before 2030, citing the lengthy production process for animated films.

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