KPop Demon Hunters 2 Rumored to Release in 2029, Director Speaks Out

The latest news comes from the highly hyped animation world. The sequel to KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is rumored to be released in 2029, making fans have to wait an extra long time. Meanwhile, the first film was a huge success and is said to be the most successful Netflix animated film of all time.

In an interview with Bloomberg, the director and screenwriter, Maggie Kang, provided insight into the future of this project. Although she cannot officially confirm it yet, she gave strong signals that the continuation of the story of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey is indeed being prepared.

1. Potential Sequel Release in 2029, Fans Must Be Patient

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Although there is no exact date yet, recent reports suggest that KPOP DEMON HUNTERS 2 is likely to premiere in 2029. This means that the journey of this demon-hunting idol will still take a few more years before returning to the screen.

According to Maggie Kang, the animation production process indeed takes a long time. She emphasized that even though the world loves sequels, the making of high-quality animated films cannot be instant. The production team wants to ensure that the continuation is truly worthy and meets the audience's expectations.

2. Maggie Kang Hints at a Bigger Story

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In her latest interview, Maggie Kang admitted that she can't wait to start working on the next film. She mentioned that there are still many things to explore from the characters and the supernatural world that was built in the first film.

Previously, Kang also stated that if a sequel is made, the story must truly deserve to be continued. She wants to ensure that this continuation is not just capitalizing on popularity, but rather presenting a story that is indeed worthy of being the next chapter.

3. First Film Harvests Awards

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Although the sequel is still a long way off, 2026 is a golden year for KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. This Sony Pictures production has successfully entered the Academy Awards nomination for the category of "Best Animated Feature".

Not only that, the song Golden from this film has also been nominated for "Best Original Song." Although it has to compete with big titles like Zootopia 2 and Elio, the chance of bringing home the golden trophy remains wide open.

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