'KPop Demon Hunters 2' reportedly in development as Sony and Netflix negotiate sequel plans
With such success, attention has now turned to a sequel, and major updates suggest KPop Demon Hunters 2 is already in motion.
According to Puck, Sony Pictures Animation is in early talks with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to develop KPop Demon Hunters 2.
While Netflix distributes the film, Sony holds production rights, meaning the studio controls negotiations on whether the sequel moves forward.
Despite the first film's global success, Sony reportedly earned only around $20 million due to its deal with Netflix, making the financial arrangements of a second instalment a key focus. The original film cost $100 million to produce, and a follow-up is expected to be even more expensive, considering cast, singers and licensing.
Another update comes from the cast itself. Arden Cho, who voices Rumi, told Variety that she hopes the sequel will revisit Jinu, her character's love interest. In the first film, Jinu sacrificed himself to save Rumi and the world, though Cho hinted that his fate could be reimagined through the fantasy setting.
While no release window has been confirmed, the lengthy animation process means fans may wait several years, similar to the gaps between Sony's Spider-Verse films.
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