Netflix has introduced that its world phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters shall be in theaters once more very quickly, again by widespread demand. KPop Demon Hunters, which premiered in June 2025, was an instantaneous smash hit and, over time, amassed sufficient views to turn out to be the most-viewed Netflix film of all time. It additionally maintains a Rotten Tomatoes approval ranking of 95%.
The genre-bending story revolving round Huntr/x, the fictional Ok-pop woman group/demon hunters, has turn out to be so widespread that it was a provided that Netflix and Sony would begin hashing out a KPop Demon Hunters sequel. Co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have additionally spoken a few potential follow-up and are wanting to return.
After changing into an unprecedented success on the streaming platform, KPop Demon Hunters was briefly launched in film theaters on the finish of August. Now, it’s confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters shall be in theaters once more for an additional sing-along occasion from October 31 to November 2. The fantasy musical journey shall be in choose AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters.
KPop Demon Hunters topped the field workplace for its quick theatrical run earlier this 12 months, grossing $18 million worldwide over the weekend. So, it makes loads of sense that Netflix would provide this expertise once more for assured field workplace income. Moreover, this outing marks a shift as AMC can be screening KPop Demon Hunters, regardless of sitting it out final time.
AMC Theatres and Netflix have traditionally disagreed on the streamer’s quick launch theatrical home windows. The truth that AMC is taking part now speaks to the draw of KPop Demon Hunters. An AMC spokesperson stated in an announcement that now “each Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually helpful alternatives that might come up from this and future collaboration.“
KPop Demon Hunters can be the frontrunner for Finest Animated Function for the 2026 Oscars, in addition to a possible contender for the fiercely aggressive Finest Authentic Tune class. Subsequently, it appears extremely doubtless that the film shall be in theaters as soon as once more because the Academy Awards ceremony attracts nearer, in addition to probably throughout the 2025 vacation season.
After all, this units up the forthcoming KPop Demon Hunters sequel to be a significant theatrical launch. Trade specialists are skeptical that the film would have turn out to be such a sensational success had it debuted theatrically; the tradition of the streaming period positively helped it alongside. However now that the fanbase exists, the subsequent film stands out as the greatest factor the field workplace has seen in a very long time.
- Launch Date
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June 20, 2025
- Runtime
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96 minutes
- Director
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Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang
- Writers
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Hannah McMechan, Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, Danya Jimenez
