Los Angeles [US], August 27 (ANI): Discussions have commenced on a sequel for ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Netflix’s animated phenomenon for this summer season.
According to a Variety report, Netflix and Sony are already in talks for the following instalment to observe up on the animated characteristic, which just lately additionally turned the streamer’s most-watched movie ever.
While no additional particulars have been revealed to this point, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ co-director Maggie Kang, who helmed the mission with Chris Appelhans, beforehand floated hopes for the sequel.
Hinting towards give attention to the histories of Rumi’s fellow group members, Zoey and Mira, Kang instructed Variety, ‘We’ve arrange a lot for potential backstory. Obviously, there’s loads of questions which can be left unanswered and areas that aren’t explored, and we had to do this as a result of there’s solely a lot film you could possibly inform in 85 minutes.’
Nonetheless, the replace comes at a time when the movie has amassed 236 million views on Netflix since its June 20 premiere, permitting it to cross 2021’s ‘Red Notice’ to grow to be all-time Most Popular English Film. With this, the highest 5 movies on the Netflix listing are ‘Carry On,’ ‘Don’t Look Up,’ and ‘The Adam Project.’
At the identical time, a sing-along model of the movie additionally hit massive screens within the US, ending off No.1 on the field workplace with an estimated $19.2 million, as said by Deadline.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ revolves across the character of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) – the young-adult pop stars in a bunch referred to as Huntr/x. Their historic demon slayer lineage reveals them moonlighting as demon hunters when they’re busy with their music and topping charts. However, issues take a dramatic flip when their greatest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) pushes for the formation of an equally standard Ok-pop boy band with a motive of stealing the souls of their followers.
It is then that the trio has to battle tougher to maintain the demons at bay, whereas additionally shield their friendship.
Directed by Maggi Kang and Chris Appelhans, the movie is predicated on a narrative conceived by Kang. (ANI)