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“I Don’t See the Fandom Slowing Down”: How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Became One of Netflix’s Biggest — and Most Unexpected — Hits
Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss Dan Lin weigh in on how a unique concept and authenticity propelled the animated feature into long-term success.
How Toronto's Maggie Kang created the Netflix smash hit 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Maggie Kang's debut animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' — produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released by Netflix — has become a global smash, pulling in massive streaming numbers while its songs top Billboard charts.
KPop Demon Hunters Director Teases More Films
KPop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang hints at more films likely as Netflix pursues franchise expansion. The animated movie remains a Netflix hit, staying in the platform’s Global Top 10 for several weeks running. The film’s K-pop inspired soundtrack has gone viral, with songs trending on TikTok and streaming platforms.
“KPop Demon Hunters ”sequel: See what the directors and cast have hinted about the hit movie’s future
Cho, Hong, and Yoo have all expressed serious interest in returning for a sequel. In a June 2025 interview with Mama's Geeky, Yoo didn't hold back. "I've already told Maggie [Kang] and Chris [Appelhans] that there has to be a follow-up," she said. "I would totally do it again. I'll be honestly a little bummed if we can't do a sequel."
KPop Demon Hunters 2: Netflix Sequel Is a No-Brainer After Latest Record
KPop Demon Hunters is continuously breaking records on Netflix, thus leading to high chances for a Part 2 to happen. The movie came out on the streaming platform in June 2025 and immediately became a mega hit.
How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ became the surprise hit of the summer
Netflix's animated musical film “KPop Demon Hunters” has become the surprise hit of the summer. Fans, culture critics and filmmakers theorize there are a few reasons the movie is connecting.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along coming to NYC movie theaters
It’s your moment to be golden at the special sing-along screening of the Netflix hit film “KPop Demon Hunters.” The limited two-day screening will be coming to movie theaters across New York City on Aug.
KPop Demon Hunters is coming to theaters after dominating Netflix all summer
Revealed with little fanfare on Fandango, KPop Demon Hunters will pop up in select Regal Theaters on Aug. 23 and 24 for a "sing-a-Long" version. The move follows sing-a-long success stories like last December's Wicked re-release,
KPop Demon Hunters Set for US Theatrical Debut Featuring Exclusive Sing-Along Showings
The animated movie KPop Demon Hunters from Netflix is scheduled to feature sing-along screenings throughout the United States later this month. It is presently the second-most viewed English film on the platform and is already a leading contender for the Oscars in 2026.
KPop Demon Hunters Is Heading To Theaters After Breaking A Bunch Of Streaming Records, But There's A Catch
KPop Demon Hunters has been on the global Netflix Top 10 for seven weeks in a row now, making it not only the most successful of Netflix's 2025 releases, but one of the biggest Netflix originals of all time.
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KPop Demon Hunters 2 Gets Exciting Update From Co-Director
KPop Demon Hunters co-writer and co-director Maggie Kang gave a promising update about a prospective sequel. The first movie premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025, and received positive reviews ...
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'The Walking Dead' showrunner on revisiting Maggie's ... - Business Insider
Insider spoke with showrunner Angela Kang about the show's long-awaited return. The show will explore more of Maggie's journey and the trauma she experienced after Glenn's death.
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'The Walking Dead' Season 11 Premiere Showrunner Interview
The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang weighs in on Maggie versus Negan, Yumiko subbing in for Michonne and much more in the Season 11 premiere.
'KPop Demon Hunters' Becomes No. 4 Most-Watched English Language Netflix Movie of All Time, Securing 158 Million Views
In the seven weeks since its debut, the action musical secured 158.8 million views. The animated movie from Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans has now been more widely watched in its first 90 days ...
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Angela Kang: 'the Walking Dead' Character With Maggie Is Not Mercer ...
Kang said we'll learn more about where Maggie has been and this character in the bonus six episodes of season 10 and season 11. We're hoping it's Eduardo (Peter Luis Zimmerman) or Morgan (Lennie ...