After dominating the streaming and music charts, becoming Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time, and just recently earning several Grammy nominations (including “Song of the Year”), KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel. The smash hit animated musical — a co-production between longtime collaborators Sony and Netflix — follows the trio of pop idols who double as supernatural warriors, and now, KPop Demon Hunters 2 is confirmed for release in 2029.

Collider’s Aidan Kelley recently caught up with the singing voices behind the demon-hunting music group — EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — immediately following their Grammy nominations, and each of them gave fans a hint of what they’d like to see when HUNTR/X takes the stage (and the battlefield) again. When asked what they’d hope for in the sequel, EJAE said she was keen to see the film incorporate more traditional Korean cultural touchstones. EJAE wants to see “more Korean traditional stuff, like traditional history, music, food. I would like to see that.”

Audrey Nuna agreed, adding, “I want to see the girls in different cities. I want to see what they bring globally. Because I think this film has had such a global impact. I think the movie and reality have been having this really crazy conversation with one another, so I would love to just see that continue.” It’s a more than reasonable prediction, as KPop Demon Hunters’ success has expanded well beyond Korea to become an international sensation.

Rei Ami took a slightly different route, teasing her curiosity about the film’s mythology. “I would love to see the origin story of how the girls got together. If it’s not a prequel, then I want Gwi-ma (Lee Byung-hun) back. Bring him back. Who’s going to be the antagonist? I’m so curious for this next one.” The upcoming film’s antagonists are probably the biggest aspects fans are curious about, especially following Ji-Noo’s (Ahn Hyo-seop) ambiguous fate.

What Is ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ About?

K-Pop Demon Hunters was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and features voice performances by Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo, with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami providing the powerhouse vocals behind Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, respectively.

The first film has been nothing short of a phenomenon — shattering streaming records with over 325 million views, scoring three Grammy nominations, and inspiring a wave of fan art, cosplay, and viral trends across TikTok. It even climbed to #1 on the Billboard soundtrack charts, proving the HUNTR/X magic extends far beyond the screen. It has been enormously popular with both critics and audiences, boasting a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In his review, Collider’s Jeff Ewing labeled the film “unmissable,” and hailed its cast, music, and visuals.

With its sequel on the way and the singers already dreaming up where the story could go next, it’s clear K-Pop Demon Hunters has more than earned its encore. K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 will release in 2029, and the first record-breaking movie is streaming now on Netflix.

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Release Date

June 20, 2025

Runtime

96 minutes

Director

Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang

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