Multiple Sequels for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — Netflix Eyeing a Franchise Map for Latest Korean Hit

They danced, they sang, and they slayed, literally! What started as a stylish animated flick about K-pop idols two-timing as demon fighters quickly became the kind of hit that turned casual viewers into obsessed super fans. A boppy soundtrack, vibrant visuals, and a healthy dose of supernatural sass made KPop Demon Hunters a binge-worthy surprise. And with its admirers growing louder than a concert crowd, the streamer is reportedly poised not to stop at just a single movie.

The world of KPop Demon Hunters may have lit the fuse, but its expanding universe is where the real fireworks are reported to begin.

KPop Demon Hunters sparks major franchise plans at Netflix

Netflix, according to The Wrap sources, is referring to KPop Demon Hunters as its Frozen or Disney princesses franchise, with plans of extracting as much content from the very well-received offering as possible and across various channels and mediums. Among the projects floating among the streamer’s creatives are a pair of sequels to round out a full-blown movie trilogy, a live-action remake, a stage musical, as well as a series, per one of the outlet’s tipsters. Additionally, much like Frozen, there is a short film being discussed that would serve as a bridge between the main features.

During the second-quarter earnings call earlier this month, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, per The Wrap, billed KPop Demon Hunters “a phenomenal success out of the gate.” Sarandos reportedly further acknowledged how fans are especially in love with the film’s music, asserting that this aspect alone will keep the endeavor going for a long time. KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack, for those unversed, features numbers like ‘Golden,’ ‘Soda Pop,’ ‘Takedownz,’ ‘Your Idol,’ and more. The former record, notably, was submitted for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. Alternative records made by the movie, meanwhile, are also worth glancing at.

While fans were dancing to the beat, KPop Demon Hunters was climbing streaming charts behind the scenes.

KPop Demon Hunters set milestones as fierce as its battles

Earlier this week, KPop Demon Hunters made Netflix history by becoming the first Netflix original film to unlock a new viewing peak in its sixth week. The June 20 release garnered an impressive 26.3 million views, topping its previous two weeks’ figures, which were 25.8 million and 24.2 million, respectively. In its sixth week, it also became the most popular Netflix animated film of all time, according to the streaming giant itself. KPop Demon Hunters was additionally in the top 10 in all countries ranked, and is now well on its way to finding a spot in the Netflix all-time top 10.

With momentum dwarfing a Margot Robbie hit on Netflix, it is no surprise that the platform is looking to turn KPop Demon Hunters into something even bigger. The film’s record-breaking run, global chart dominance, and cross-generational appeal have proven that there is a larger audience hungry for more. On top of that, its growing legacy is as much about its cultural impact as it is about profits. Hence, as the streaming giant eyes sequels and more for the title, one thing is clear — KPop Demon Hunters is just getting started with making noise.

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