The most obvious decision in animation history has just been shared as Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation announce they are moving forward with a sequel to their award-winning hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ the first project under the directors’ exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal with the streamer.
Memo from the Dept. of Of Course… Netflix has just confirmed the previously strongly hinted at sequel to the hit animated musical, KPop Demon Hunters, with writers and directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to helm for Sony Pictures Animation. The project is the first under the filmmakers’ exclusive multi-year writing and directing partnership with Netflix across animation. No release date or window was announced.
About the news, Kang said, “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters. There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
Appelhans added, “These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home. We’re excited to write their next chapter, challenge them and watch them evolve — and continue pushing the boundaries of how music, animation and story can come together.”
“With KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn’t just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations, and genres,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria. “We’re incredibly proud to deepen our partnership with them and, together with our partners at Sony Pictures Animation, build this universe in ways that will surprise and delight fans all over the world.”
Dan Lin, chairman of Netflix Film, noted, “Maggie and Chris were brave enough to take a bold creative swing by telling a story that was both deeply personal and broke cultural barriers. At Netflix, our goal is to make someone’s favorite movie and they did that by making the most popular Netflix movie of all time! There's so much more story to tell, and we can't wait to bring more HUNTR/X to fans everywhere.”
Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, presidents of Sony Pictures Animation, said, “Championing the bold creative visions of our filmmakers is at the heart of everything we do at Sony Pictures Animation. Maggie and Chris brought their incredibly distinct perspectives to this film, telling a story audiences embraced around the globe. We are thrilled to work with them to expand their vision in the next chapter.”
KPop Demon Hunters is currently streaming on Netflix.
Source: Netflix
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
