Netflix is reportedly going all-in on the KPop Demon Hunters universe with plans for a live-action remake, stage musical, sequels, and more.
Details on how the streaming giant plans to expand its bubbly animated world come from The Wrap, which says fans can expect so much more from the hit-making Huntr/x trio in the future. Although nothing is set in stone for now, it appears Netflix is already referring to KPop Demon Hunters as its very own “Frozen” or Disney Princess-level franchise.
A live-action remake is par for the course for the streaming giant, which has already explored similar projects for animated classics like Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Piece, and Cowboy Bebop. A stage musical adaptation, however, isn’t quite as common and could see the fictional KPop group’s choreography bring hits like Golden, What It Sounds Like, and Takedown to the real-world stage.
These are just a few of the avenues Netflix is reportedly exploring, with other potential projects being two animated sequels to round out what would become a KPop Demon Hunters trilogy. The Wrap’s sources also say the streamer is interested in a series spinoff, as well as a short film that could serve as “bridge content” while viewers wait for some of the more ambitious projects. Anyway you cut it, Netflix is far from done with KPop Demon Hunters.
The animated musical fantasy KPop infusion premiered on Netflix in June and danced its way into mainstream conversation in just days. Aside from the critical praise it received (we gave it an 8/10), fans latched onto the Sony Pictures Animation movie’s musical and fantasy elements with memes, cosplay, fancams, and more online. Huntr/x’s Rumi, Mira, and Zoey have since been propelled to the top of Netflix streaming charts, securing their place as animated KPop stars in what has become the company’s most popular animated film of all time.
Zoey is both adorable and funny here
This got me laughing #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS pic.twitter.com/9R7OcdwPtP— _AgentRose_ (@_AgentRose_) June 20, 2025
Warning! Spoilers for KPop Demon Hunters follow.
A live-action KPop Demon hunters movie will have quite the mountain to climb if it hopes to mimic the lightning-fast style fans love the original for, but all of Netflix’s other potential follow-up projects will face their own challenges, too.
The original film puts a bow on its story after the rival Saja Boys meet their demise and Huntr/x reclaims its spot in the limelight. With more time for couch and with Rumi’s demonic secret revealed, there are a few loose ends for a KPop Demon Hunters series or sequels to tie up. However, the film’s closing moments do show that the trio’s derpy tiger and the hat-wearing magpie are keeping close, and of course, there’s always the chance another demon uprising could occur.
How Netflix plans to put on an encore for Huntr/x and the KPop Demon Hunters remains to be seen. While we wait for official word from the company, you can read our breakdown for all of Netflix’s prices and plans. You can also check out our list of the top 10 animated aciton movies of all time.
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