When Sony Pictures Animation confirm a Netflix sequel, like The Mitchells Vs. The Machines 2 for example, that's just them up to their old tricks. But when Sony Pictures Animation confirm a Netflix sequel to a global smash hit that's racked up over 325 million views and spawned a chart-topping single and soundtrack album, well then that's them up to their old Huntr/x. Which is to say, clunky preamble dispensed with, Deadline is reporting that KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel — and it should be heading our way in 2029.
Somehow, it's not even been five full months yet since Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' bop-filled banger arrived on Netflix, showing its peers how it's done (done, done) with its sophisticated blend of Korean mythology, culturally sensitive coming-of-age storytelling, and seriously kick-ass K-pop demon hunting — all brought to vivid life through a vibrant, anime-influenced art style. And yet, despite having been in the world for less than half a year, the demon slaying exploits of pop trio HUNTR/X — Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) — have captured the cultural imagination in extraordinary fashion, with die-hard Hunters and Saja Boys stans taking this story and those songs into their hearts to powerful effect. At the time of writing, KPop Demon Hunters is the most watched movie in Netflix history, and has just crossed the $25 million mark at the US box office, despite only being given a limited theatrical run months after the film hit streaming.
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Despite details on KPop Demon Hunters 2 being kept firmly under wraps at this stage, with Deadline's reporting only really confirming that the project is happening, is aiming for 2029, and that Netflix and Sony have closed deals with Kang and Appelhans to return, it's already apparent that there's plenty for a sequel — or sequels — to explore. Whether Kang and Appelhans choose to explore the HUNTR/X girls' origin stories, bring back Jinu from the demon world, take HUNTR/X on tour to slay demons from around the world, or do something else entirely very much remains to be seen. But whichever direction the sequel takes, you can almost certainly guarantee it's gonna be, gonna be golden… (sorry not sorry.)