Discussions are under way about a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the animated feature that has become Netflix’s most watched film of all time.
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film has attracted more than 236 million views on the streaming platform. A “singalong” version, released briefly in North American cinemas, topped the box office last weekend with estimated takings of $19.2m (£14.6m). Netflix does not routinely publish viewing or box office figures, and no comparable estimates are available for the UK.
Although no details of a follow-up have been confirmed, Kang is expected to return as director. She originally conceived the idea before Appelhans, director of Wish Dragon (2021), joined the project.
KPop Demon Hunters tells the story of Huntr/x, a three-member girl group, focusing on lead singer Rumi. In an interview with Variety in July, Kang hinted that any sequel might shift the focus to fellow band members Zoey or Mira. “We’ve set up so much for potential backstory,” she said. “There are a lot of unanswered questions and unexplored areas. This was Rumi’s story, but we have backstories for Zoey and Mira.
