Netflix discussing ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ with Sony

Netflix and Sony are reportedly discussing plans for ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ after the first film smashed viewing records.

According to a report by Variety, the streamer was in early talks with Sony for a sequel to the animated feature, which proved a streaming mega-hit.

The film arrived on Netflix on June 20, while the streamer also gave a two-day theatrical release to the sing-along version of the film from August 23 to August 24.

A day earlier, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ became the most-watched film in the streamer’s history with more than 236 million total views, surpassing ‘Red Notice.’

During its two-day theatrical release, the film raked in an estimated $18 million to $20 million at the US box office.

The film, which was released in over 1,700 North American theatres, outgrossed films such as ‘Weapons’ and ‘Freakier Friday.’

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Additionally, the film also made history on the Billboard as original soundtrack also notched four songs on the Top 10 simultaneously.

Based on a story by Maggie Kang around her Korean heritage, she co-wrote the screenplay for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ with Hannah McMechan, Danya Jimenez and Chris Appelhans, and also co-directed the animated feature with the latter.

Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong and Byung-hun Lee voice the characters in the film.