Overview

• Creator Maggie Kang told the BBC she does not want a live-action version, saying the tone would feel too grounded outside animation.
• Co-director Chris Appelhans said the characters’ physicality and comedic beats depend on animation, noting many animated-to-live-action attempts feel stilted.
• The film has become Netflix’s most-watched movie, with outlets reporting more than 236 million views by late August.
• The soundtrack set chart marks, including four songs in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 and lead single “Golden” spending eight weeks at No. 1.
• Variety has reported Netflix and Sony are in talks on a sequel, though the creators say nothing is official and indicate any continuation would remain animated with a focus on untold backstories.