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Netflix and Sony Plan Sequels, Live-Action Remake and Stage Musical for KPop Demon Hunters

Built on record Netflix viewership, the push will leverage the film’s chart-topping soundtrack to establish a broad multi-platform franchise.

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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS - When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. ©2025 Netflix
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KPop Demon Hunters: Netflix To Expand Animation Universe With Two More Sequels, Live-Action Remake - Report

Overview

  • KPop Demon Hunters has become Netflix’s most-watched animated movie since its June release and driven its original soundtrack to the top of global and Billboard charts.
  • Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are developing two additional animated sequels intended to complete a trilogy.
  • A live-action remake is in early development, pending formal green-light approvals from the streamer.
  • A full-scale stage musical adaptation is underway to translate the film’s choreography into a live Broadway-style production.
  • Executives are also evaluating a television series spinoff to further explore the film’s supernatural K-pop universe.