Is 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' happening? Here's what we've heard about the hit Netflix movie's future
Not only is it the streaming service's most-watched animated original ever, it's overtaken movies like "The Adam Project" and "Bird Box" to become Netflix's fourth most-watched English-language movie of all time.
Nearly two months on from the hit animated musical film's release, it is still the platform's No. 1 watch — 'Kandahar' stole that spot briefly, but Huntrix has already reclaimed the top spot — and "KPop Demon Hunters" songs and scenes continue to generate tons of buzz all over social media.
It wasn't just a hit with fans, either; critics love it, too. The movie's currently sitting at an impressive 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and has (rightly) won praise for its characters, its vibrant visuals and that killer soundtrack.
Seeing as it is most definitely Netflix's next big thing, it only makes sense that fans are desperate to know whether 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' is something we can look forward to streaming in the future.
At the time of writing, we do not have a firm answer from Netflix, so I've done my best to try and answer that question as best I can. Here's everything we know about the future of 'KPop Demon Hunters' right now.
At the end of July, TheWrap reported that Netflix was (understandably) looking to capitalize big time on the 'KPop Demon Hunters' craze as much as possible. The movie was apparently being viewed as Netflix's version of 'Frozen," and the report claimed there were plans for two animated sequels, a live-action remake and/or maybe even a stage musical.
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However, we still haven't had an official announcement from Netflix, and thus still do not know whether 'KPop Demon Hunters' will return, or how big that theoretical return could be.
The latest news on the matter comes from a recent interview The Hollywood Reporter published with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss, Dan Lin.
'I think it's going to be part of our lives for a bit. I don't see the fandom slowing down,' Kang said. 'We hit an all-time high in viewership in week five, which is absolutely insane.'
It's Dan Lin who makes it sound like we've not seen the last of Rumi, Zoey and Mira. Lin adds that Netflix is 'excited to explore what could be the next adventure for Huntrix.'
''KPDH's' success comes from its original, fresh story so if we do embark on a sequel, we would want to take our time to make sure that any future stories we tell with our favorite demon hunters retains the flair and uniqueness of the first film', Lin adds.
That's a promising stance for a potential 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel, seeing as both directors have already expressed interest in revisiting or expanding that world.
When asked by ScreenRant whether they were thinking of follow-up ideas, Kang had this to say: 'Always. There are always side stories, and there are things we've thought of while making this one. There are a lot of questions that are answered, but not fully. I think there are a lot of pockets that we can explore.'
Similarly, Appelhans told Shine On Media: 'Because we had to pack so much into 85 minutes — it's a pretty big idea and a lot of pieces — there are so many unanswered questions, in a good way, and so many avenues that could be their own story, so many possibilities.'
So, in essence, if all the major players can agree on the right story, or the right new way to explore this universe, then it sure seems likely that 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' is in the pipeline. And seeing as the hype shows no signs of dying down just yet, I'd be shocked if the movie's future wasn't confirmed soon.
In the meantime, we'll just have to be content with streaming 'KPop Demon Hunters' on Netflix on repeat. Hope my neighbors aren't sick of hearing 'Soda Pop' and 'Takedown' on repeat yet…
Looking for something new to watch while you wait for more 'KPop Demon Hunters' news? Check out my list of movies like 'KPop Demon Hunters" or our overall round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons more streaming recommendations.
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