Huntr/x will return to the screen, but the girl group’s reunion tour might take a while.
Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another **“KPop Demon Hunters”** movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029, as first reported by Bloomberg. Animated films can take a long time to make, which explains the potential four-year gap between installments. Of course, release date plans could change depending on the film’s production schedule. Netflix declined to comment.
“KPop Demon Hunters” is a fantasy adventure about a fictional K-pop girl group who protect the world from demons with their music. The film was developed and produced by Sony Pictures Animation. As part of Sony’s licensing deal with Netflix, “KPop Demon Hunters” landed directly on the streaming platform and became Netflix’s most popular movie of all time.
The movie’s impact extended beyond streaming success. Three of its original songs — “Golden,” “Your Idol,” and “Soda Pop” — have been mainstays on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and could earn nominations at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
The phenomenon around “KPop Demon Hunters” was so significant that Netflix, typically averse to theatrical releases, decided to bring a sing-along version of the film to theaters for fan events in August and October. During the initial release, “KPop Demon Hunters” topped the box office with roughly $18 million over two days. Around Halloween, the movie pulled in another $5 to $6 million — a notable feat considering it had been widely available on streaming for months.
Co-director Maggie Kang, who helmed the film along with Chris Appelhans, has long expressed her desire for a sequel. With the sequel officially in the works, fans of the musical adventure will have something to look forward to in 2029.
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/kpop-demon-hunters-2-2029-release-1236570536/
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