kpop demon hunter Director Maggie Kang has promised that the sequel to the hit film will be “fresh, surprising and original.”
The first film became the most-watched movie in Netflix history when it debuted last year, with an impressive soundtrack featuring songs like soda pop, lower down And goldenWhich won the Grammy as well as the Oscar.
With fans now eagerly awaiting the next installment of the franchise, Magee said that he and co-director Chris Appelhans are making every possible effort to ensure that the second film is as successful as the first film and are involved in every creative decision related to the film.
he told deadline, “We want full control over that, because it’s a franchise now and creative is very important and everything that comes out of this franchise has to be high quality. K-pop fans are very strict and they will notice.”
While the film is in the works, fans may have to wait a while, “because, unfortunately, animation takes a lot of time,” Magee previously said.
Sony Pictures Animation co-president Christine Belson recently hinted that even the first reported 2029 release date may be too ambitious.
Upon the announcement that a sequel was in the works, Maggie said in a statement, “As a Korean filmmaker I feel very proud that audiences want more from this Korean story and our Korean characters. There’s so much we’ve created in this world and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning.”
Appelhans, meanwhile, said, “These characters are like family to us, their world has become our second home. We’re excited to write their next chapter, challenge them, and watch them grow – and continue to push the boundaries of how music, animation and story can come together.”
kpop demon hunter Tells the story of K-pop girl group Hunter/X, consisting of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who secretly fight demons while performing hit songs one after another for their fans.
