When will KPop Demon Hunters 2 release? Showrunners tease what's next

If you’re anything like BTS’s Jungkook and still haven’t recovered from the ending of KPop Demon Hunters, we get it. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the animated film follows a world-famous K-pop girl group with a secret side hustle—battling demons. The emotional finale has been dubbed K-Trauma by fans, thanks to the heartbreaking moment when the misunderstood demon Jinu (voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop) sacrifices himself to save Rumi. Yes, somehow two animated characters, two pixels, had enough chemistry to break hearts worldwide. Fans are still reeling... and still demanding a better ending.

You might have hope. In a recent interview with Screen Rant, co-director Maggie Kang hinted at the potential for a sequel to K-Pop Demon Hunters. “Always,” she said, when asked about continuing the story. “There are always side stories, and 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 we can explore.”

Adding to the buzz, voice actor Arden Cho, who plays the film’s lead vocalist, stirred excitement on social media by tweeting: “Can we be #1 until Netflix confirms a sequel? Pretty please.” Animated Netflix originals with sequels often follow a 2–3 year timeline. If greenlit soon, this sequel would likely hit screens in 2027 or 2028.

The hype is understandable. K-Pop Demon Hunters has held its spot as Netflix’s most-streamed movie for several weeks, while tracks from its original soundtrack are making waves on the Billboard Hot 100. The breakout hit “Golden” even cracked the top 10.

With real-life K-pop hitmakers like Teddy Park (BLACKPINK) and Grammy-winning producer Lindgren (BTS, TWICE) behind the music, the film’s chart success is hardly a surprise.