Netflix explores 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequels, live-action remake and spin-offs after record success

Netflix is reportedly developing sequels, a live-action remake, and spin-offs for 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

Netflix is reportedly planning an expansive future for KPop Demon Hunters, following its status as the platform’s most-watched original animated film to date. According to The Wrap, the streaming service is in discussions to develop two sequels, aiming to establish a complete trilogy.

Released in June 2025, the animated film follows Kpop girl group HUNTR/X as they battle supernatural threats while maintaining their pop stardom.

Since its debut, the characters and their music have become global hits, with the fictional group and their in-universe rivals, the Saja Boys, gaining real-world popularity.

Beyond sequels, Netflix is also considering a television series, a short film, a live stage musical, and a live-action adaptation. The platform reportedly views the film as its own version of Disney’s Frozen, suggesting ambitions for a multimedia franchise.

Merchandise sales have already surged, and the film is regarded as an early contender for the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2026.

While the co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have not yet confirmed involvement in any follow-ups, Kang noted in a previous interview with ScreenRant that there are "a lot of pockets that we can explore," hinting at further storylines not fully addressed in the first film.

Despite the live-action remake being somewhat at odds with Netflix’s praise of the original as an “original animation – not a sequel, not a live-action remake,” the commercial success of similar projects may be influencing the platform’s direction.