Netflix Eyes Two Sequels and Live-Action Remake for ‘K-POP: Demon Hunters’ According to Reports

Netflix is gearing up to expand the world of KPop Demon Hunters, the hit 2025 animated musical fantasy film that’s captured the hearts of viewers everywhere. According to sources who spoke with TheWrap, Netflix is not just thinking about a sequel, they’re planning two sequels and even a live-action remake.

The original film was created by Sony Pictures Animation and hit Netflix on June 20, 2025. It was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who also helped write the story alongside Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan.

The story follows a K-pop girl group named Huntr/x, who lead double lives as demon hunters battling a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, who are secretly demons. The voice cast features talents like Arden Cho, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun.

The film was born from Maggie Kang’s desire to mix her Korean heritage with mythology, demonology, and K-pop culture, creating a unique style that blends animation influenced by concert lighting, music videos, and Korean dramas.

The soundtrack has been a huge success too, with original songs that have topped music charts and earned major attention. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called KPop Demon Hunters “a phenomenal success out of the gate” during a recent earnings call, adding, “And the fact that people are in love with this film and in love with the music from this film, that will keep it going for a long time.”

Fans of the film know the story centers on Rumi, Mira, and Zoey of Huntr/x as they juggle their pop star lives with fighting demons. TheWrap’s sources reveal that Netflix plans to turn this success into a whole franchise, something like their own version of Disney’s Frozen.

Plans include not only two sequels but also a live-action version, a series, and even a stage musical. There’s talk of a short film to serve as a bridge between the main movies, similar to how Frozen Fever linked the Frozen movies.

This big expansion shows how Netflix is keen to ride the wave of Korean culture’s rising popularity. KPop Demon Hunters was an underdog hit that quickly became a cultural phenomenon, proving that Netflix’s investment in original animation can pay off big.

The merchandise side of things is also growing fast. Netflix’s official store has seen some of the most popular KPop Demon Hunters products this year, and partnerships with major brands like Samsung are bringing the film’s characters into ads and stores worldwide. Samsung’s ad for their Galaxy Z Fold 7 even featured a character from the movie, showing how deeply the film is influencing popular culture.

Music remains a huge part of the franchise’s appeal. The song Golden from the soundtrack was submitted for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, and there may be live music events on the horizon, adding to the film’s growing presence. This musical success draws a neat parallel to Frozen, which also swept awards and dominated the music charts.

One challenge Netflix faces is getting the original directors, Kang and Appelhans, back on board for these new projects.

Their involvement is important to keep the creative spirit alive. Still, Netflix owns all the rights to the KPop Demon Hunters brand, so they have the freedom to continue expanding the universe with or without Sony Pictures Animation. Sources say both Netflix and Sony hope to keep working together on the franchise.

With such ambitious plans ahead, it looks like KPop Demon Hunters is just getting started. The film’s mix of K-pop, fantasy, and animation has captured a global audience, and Netflix is clearly ready to take it even further.

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