Overview

• In BBC interviews, co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans said a live-action version would feel too grounded and lose the film’s comedic rhythm.
• Appelhans noted that animation lets characters snap from jokes to singing to gravity-defying action in ways that live action often renders stilted.
• The movie remains Netflix’s most-watched film, with recent reports citing roughly 325 million views on the platform.
• Its soundtrack set Billboard milestones, including four songs in the Hot 100’s top 10 and an eight-week No. 1 run for lead single Golden.
• Industry outlets report Netflix and Sony have discussed a sequel, though the directors say there is nothing official and they favor continuing only in animation.