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16 March, 2026

Netflix Confirms Sequel to Hit Animated Film KPop Demon Hunters with Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Returning

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Netflix has confirmed a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning under a new multiyear animation deal.

The original film, starring K-pop group HUNTR/X, became Netflix’s most popular title, with over 500 million views and a Grammy-winning soundtrack.

It is nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, and Netflix praised the directors for creating a global fandom and breaking cultural barriers.

The sequel is in early development, with the original voice cast including Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo, and May Hong, and songs by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.