Two Updates On ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2' Heading To Netflix
The obvious question is what happened next with KPop Demon Hunters, a film that will reportedly spawn a franchise that Netflix wants to be its own Frozen. Now, we have at least a pair of updates about the most obvious development, KPop Demon Hunters 2, a sequel to the first film.
The first comes from Puck News, that Sony Pictures Animation is in talks with directors Maggie King and Chris Appelhans about making a KPop Demon Hunters 2. You will note that says Sony, not Netflix, as Sony Animation was the one who made the film, and has the ability to negotiate sequel, even if the rights go to Netflix. And no doubt Sony is thinking about this carefully, as the same report says that given the original Sony deal, the company will net only around $20 million from the deal, despite how big the movie has exploded in the pop culture space and what it means for Netflix's future.
This is obviously going to happen, it's just a matter of when, and more importantly, who gets paid what, whether that's Sony, the directors, the voice cast or the singers, all of which are essential to making a sequel film happen in this somewhat complicated scenario. All this considered, it's likely going to be much more expensive based on that alone, and the first movie cost $100 million to develop.
The second update here is more of a bit of theorizing from the cast. Rumi voice actress Arden Cho was asked by Variety what she wanted to see from KPop Demon Hunters 2:
'I would love to see if we can rescue Jinu! It is a magical world, right? I feel like the options are endless, and our incredible writers and directors left it a bit open. Anything is possible.'
The events of the first film did in fact seemingly kill off Rumi love interest Jinu as he sacrifices himself for her and the world, but she's right, it's a fantasy, magic world, so maybe he was just banished…somewhere, and Rumi can now go save him. Save him through the power of song, no doubt.
So no, the question is not if KPop Demon Hunters 2 will exist, it's more of a matter of when it will get here. And if no sequel was originally planned, the time it will take to write, voice and especially animate may be lengthy. Just look at the gaps between Sony's Spider-Verse movies. But no doubt this is a top priority.
Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Box Office: ‘Weapons' Slays ‘Nobody 2' With $25M as Sydney Sweeney's ‘Americana' Bombs at $500K
Bob Odenkirk's modestly budgeted sequel Nobody 2 is having to settle for a third-place finish in its domestic box office debut as Zach Cregger's Weapons continues to fire on all cylinders and stay atop the chart in its sophomore outing, followed by Disney's family comedy Freakier Friday. Nobody 2, about a seemingly average suburban dad who leads a double life as a stealth operative, is on course to open on the lower end of expectations with $9.3 million from 3,260 locations after receiving a B+ CinemaScore from audiences (its audience ranking on Rotten Tomatoes is more promising at 89 percent). Its early global total is $14.2 million. More from The Hollywood Reporter Sydney Sweeney Just Had the Biggest Controversy of Her Career. Now What? Black Bear Names Lionsgate Vet David Spitz Head of U.S. Theatrical Distribution Sharon Stone Has a "Moral Code" When Playing Bad Guys: "Villains Really F*** Up Your Life" The first Nobody opened amid the pandemic to $6.8 million on its way to grossing a pleasing $68 million domestically. The sequel cost a modest $25 million to make before marketing, so no one at Universal is losing sleep, since it is sure to make up ground when hitting premium VOD as early as three weeks from now (the studio has perfected the art of PVOD). From New Line and Warner Bros., Weapons had no trouble staying No. 1 with $25 million from 3,450 locations in its sophomore outing after dropping a scant 43 percent drop. That's a rare feat for a horror film, and cements the film's status as a water-cooler sensation. Overseas, it dropped 33 percent to $18.4 million for an early worldwide total of $148.8 million in yet another win for Warners, which paid $38 million for rights to the project. The female-skewing Freakier Friday, reteaming Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is likewise grinning in its sophomore outing with an estimated haul $14.5 million from 3,975 cinemas for a worldwide cume of $86.3 million against a budget under $45 million. The body-swap comedy fell 50 percent domestically. Nobody 2 isn't the weekend's only new player, but is by far doing the best of the bunch. Spike Lee's prestige pic Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him for the first time in 18 years with Denzel Washington, is opening in select theaters before debuting relatively quickly on Apple TV+ in early September. While Apple is making a major push into theatrical — 51: The Movie is one of the summer's biggest blockbusters and is getting a traditional release in cinemas — Highest 2 Lowest doesn't appear to be part of that strategy. A24, which partnered with Apple on Lee's latest movie, isn't even reporting grosses so far, but those with visibility into numbers being reported by some theaters suggest Highest 2 Lowest is doing tepid business for a movie with such a high-profile director and cast, not to mention a splashy world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The Lionsgate-distributed Americana — starring Sydney Sweeney opposite Paul Walter Hauser and Halsey — is bombing in its nationwide debut in 1,123 theaters. The pic opened to an estimated $500,000 for a sixteenth-place finish. The crime-heist movie, which has been well received by critics, has taken more than two years to arrive on the big screen after first premiering at SXSW in 2023. Lionsgate insists the film is part of a multi-platform strategy, including premium VOD, and that it is no way a disappointment, financial or otherwise. Americana opens in the wake of a media firestorm engulfing Sweeney after American Eagle dropped its 'Sydney Has Great Jeans' campaign July 23. Almost overnight, some TikTok users took offense to a campaign clip that features Sweeney saying, 'Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.' They claimed the comments promote eugenics since Sweeney is white, blond-haired and blue-eyed. While countless users dismissed such theories as nonsense, the debate went viral. Even President Donald Trump weighed in after The Guardian reported that Sweeney registered as a Republican in Florida prior to the 2024 election. More to come. Aug 17, 8:15 a.m.: Updated with revised estimates. This story was originally published Aug. 16 at 10:27 a.m. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 25 Best U.S. Film Schools in 2025 The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience
Geek Tyrant
27 minutes ago
- Geek Tyrant
Adam Savage Explores Sauron's Iconic Helmet From THE LORD OF THE RINGS — GeekTyrant
In a new video from Tested , Adam Savage dives into three legendary pieces of movie headwear, but the clear showstopper is Sauron's menacing helmet from The Lord of the Rings . Crafted by Weta Workshop, the towering piece is loaded with intricate sculpting and a meticulous paint finish that captures every bit of its on-screen intimidation. Alongside it, Savage also examines a hero top hat worn in Gangs of New York and an armored helmet created by Terry English for Alien 3 . Each piece tells its own story, but seeing Sauron's armor up close offers fans a rare look at the craftsmanship behind one of cinema's most unforgettable villains.
Geek Tyrant
27 minutes ago
- Geek Tyrant
Universal Monsters – NECA's Classic Movie Monsters Action Figure Bundle Unveiled — GeekTyrant
NECA is bringing a nostalgic dose of horror to collectors with its new Universal Monsters 7-inch scale action figure bundle. This exclusive set features Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, The Mummy, and The Wolf Man, each sporting a fresh paint deco inspired by the 1986 'Classic Movie Monsters' figures from Imperial. The retro influence extends to the special blister card packaging, designed to replicate the look and feel of those vintage releases. As NECA puts it, 'NECA is unleashing an homage wave of Universal Monsters action figures to haunt your shelves! Based on the Classic Movie Monster toy line from 1986, these articulated 7-inch scale figures blend vintage charm with updated, modern sculpts. 'This lineup features the legendary horror movie monsters Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy, and Dracula. Each figure comes in special retro-style blister card packaging.' The set is available exclusively through the NECA Store for $99.99, with pre-orders now open and shipping expected in the first quarter of 2026. While the figures don't include accessories, their sculpt detail, articulation, and faithful retro presentation make them a standout for monster movie fans and collectors who grew up with the original 80s line. Whether you're a Universal Monsters devotee or just love the mix of old-school style with modern figure craftsmanship, this bundle is a perfect way to honor horror history while adding some vintage-inspired terror to your display.
