The successful animation film Kpop demons hunters It is officially obtaining a sequel. Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix have confirmed the development on the next episode, following the explosive success of the film both in streaming and in theatrical screenings.
From the premiere in June, Kpop demons hunters has become The most watched English -language animated film of all timeovercoming Red warning with over 236 million views. The film also impressed the box office during its August singing screenings, opening at number 1 with a 19.2 million dollar debut.
A large driver of his popularity was the record soundtrack, which saw four songs enter the top 10 of Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, led by Huntr/X “Golden”. The global scope of music has contributed to powering streaming numbers while fans revealed the film several times.
The project was born from an agreement from 2021 between Sony and Netflix. Netflix covered the $ 100 million budget of the film plus $ 25 million for exclusive streaming rights, while Sony has maintained a fee of soundtrack and editorial entrances.
What started as a high -risk collaboration has turned into an important victory. The experts in the sector estimate that Sony’s profit margins could reach 30 percent, while Netflix has gained one of its most successful animated properties to date. The partnership has been strengthened by strong links between Hannah Minghella, head of Netflix Animation and a former manager of Sony and Kristine Belfon, current president of Sony Animation.
The directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who co-disclosed the film, should return for the sequel. The duo expressed excitement for the expansion of the history of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, three global superstars that balance the sfarzo of the celebrity of K-pop with their secret lives as demons hunters.
While the production details are still in the finalization phase, the anticipation is already at the stars. With its unprecedented streaming success, a strong theatrical moment and the soundtrack of top of the graphic designer, Kpop demons hunters He consolidated his place as a cultural phenomenon.
The sequel is now officially under development, promising fans a continuation of the electrifying adventures of Huntr/X.
Sources: Netflixfans
