The animated musical action film K-Pop: Demon Hunters, a global hit that became Netflix’s most-watched original movie ever, is officially getting a sequel, but fans are facing a long wait before it arrives. Reports indicate that Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have finalised a deal to produce K-Pop Demon Hunters 2, with a target release around 2029; however, studio heads have suggested even that timeline may be optimistic given the lengthy production process for high-end animated features. The announcement has sparked fan frustration online, with some worried that such a long gap could dampen excitement for the franchise’s follow-up.
Industry insiders say the extended timeline reflects the time needed to develop the story, animation and music at the quality level set by the first film, which starred voices like Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo and featured a soundtrack that topped charts worldwide. Although a sequel is underway, neither a definitive release date nor plot details have yet been officially confirmed by Netflix or Sony. Many supporters remain hopeful, but the long production window, stretching to the end of the decade, remains the dominant talking point among the fanbase.
