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KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Moves Forward as Creator Signals Long Wait

Long animation timelines plus awards campaigning push the next film toward 2028–2029.

Overview

  • Director and screenwriter Maggie Chang told Bloomberg the follow-up will be a long wait because animation takes time.
  • Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix have confirmed a sequel is in development, though work remains in early stages.
  • Industry reporting points to a release window no earlier than 2028–2029, with some coverage suggesting 2029 as more likely.
  • The original film has become Netflix’s most-watched animated original, reinforcing demand for expanded storytelling.
  • The movie holds Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, while reports describe exploratory plans for a live-action adaptation, an animated series, and a tour that have not been formally detailed.