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KPop Demon Hunters Sequel: Producer Sets Story Priorities as 2029 Target Remains Years Away

Awards recognition alongside record viewership is fueling demand for a deeper, character-focused follow-up.

Overview

  • Sony Animation producer Michelle Wong says she wants the sequel to delve into Mira and Zoey’s backgrounds and the bond between Derpy and Sussie.
  • Wong shared the wishlist in an interview with The Direct during the Producers Guild Awards, where she is a 2026 nominee for her work on the film.
  • Netflix and Sony have already greenlit the follow-up, which remains in early development with a preliminary 2029 window that industry reporting notes could slip.
  • The original feature became Netflix’s most-watched movie and earned 2026 Oscar nominations, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
  • The first film centers on HUNTR/X members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, with fan-favorite companions Derpy the tiger and Sussie the magpie informing the new focus areas.