Overview

• Netflix’s sing-along event runs Aug. 23–24 across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, with roughly 1,700 North American screens and more than 1,000 showtimes already sold out.
• The film is Netflix’s most-watched animated title to date, and its soundtrack has surged, with “Golden” hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 and the album peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
• Industry outlet Puck reports Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix have started negotiating with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to return for a follow-up, though no project is officially greenlit.
• TheWrap has reported that broader franchise ideas under consideration include two animated sequels, a live-action remake, short-form projects, a TV series and a stage musical, which remain unconfirmed.
• Puck also reports the original cost exceeded $100 million and that Sony’s prior flat-fee Netflix deal yielded roughly $20 million, a financial setup that could shape timing and terms for any sequel.