Following the worldwide success of the first film, Netflix has confirmed a sequel to its animated pic KPop Demon Hunters with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans back as directors. Sony Pictures Animation will produce the pic. The sequel marks the first project out of the exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal across animation.
“With KPop Demon Hunters, Maggie and Chris didn’t just reach audiences, they ignited a global fandom that crossed languages, generations and genres,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said. “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.”
The news comes in the wake of Netflix’s most-watched movie ever adding a near $6M to its $19M August take for a near $25M domestic gross.
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