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KPop Demon Hunters 2 Set for Theatrical Release in 2029
KPop Demon Hunters is an animated movie that came out in 2025.
It became the most-watched film on Netflix.
More than 325 million views were recorded during its first 90 days.
The movie was later shown in theaters as a singalong for one weekend.
That theatrical release earned more than $19 million in two days.
Netflix says a second movie is planned for 2029.
The sequel will first be shown in theaters.
It will be released on Netflix afterward.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed KPop Demon Hunters 2 will receive a broad theatrical release in 2029.
The sequel will be released in theaters before arriving on Netflix.
The original KPop Demon Hunters was co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
The 2025 animated film became Netflix’s most-watched film, reaching 325.1 million views in its first 90 days.
A one-weekend theatrical singalong release grossed more than $19 million over two days.
- Who
- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed the sequel’s theatrical plans; the original was co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
- What
- KPop Demon Hunters 2 will receive a broad theatrical release before streaming on Netflix.
- Where
- The sequel will be released in theaters and later on Netflix.
- When
- The sequel is planned for 2029; the original film was released in 2025.
- Why
- The announcement follows the original film’s major success on Netflix and its profitable theatrical singalong release.
Key facts
- Sequel
- KPop Demon Hunters 2
- Planned release year
- 2029
- Theatrical plan
- Broad theatrical release before Netflix streaming
- Original release year
- 2025
- Original 90-day views
- 325.1 million
- Singalong theatrical gross
- More than $19 million over two days
- Original directors
- Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
Sources
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