Netflix Sets City Hunter 2 for 2027 With Original Stars Returning

The move signals Netflix’s drive to grow Japanese hits into global film franchises.

Overview

Netflix confirmed a live-action City Hunter sequel for a worldwide 2027 release with Ryohei Suzuki, Misato Morita and Fumino Kimura returning under director Keiichiro Shiraki.
Star Ryohei Suzuki thanked fans for the sequel and said he is approaching the shoot with tension and determination.
Collider reported that Netflix is positioning the follow-up as a bigger, more quintessential entry rather than a repeat of the origin story.
The first film topped Netflix’s non-English global chart in late April 2024 and reached the Top 10 in 32 countries and regions.
Reviews were split with about 59% from critics and 80% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the franchise traces back to a 1985 manga with the latest anime entry released in 2023.