KPop Demon Hunters 2: When Will the Huntr/x Reunite? Latest Release Timeline Revealed
Netflix and Sony are reuniting for Kpop Demon Hunters 2, with filmmakers in talks and an earliest launch pegged for 2029, according to Deadline — though whether it lands in theaters or goes straight to streaming is still unclear.
Well, that escalated quickly. Netflix and Sony are lining up a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters, and if everything falls into place, we might see it in 2029. Emphasis on might. It is early, the people making the movie are still talking with the studio and Netflix, and animation takes forever even when everyone agrees on everything.
The sequel: very real, very early
Here is where things stand: the filmmakers are in active talks with Sony and Netflix about Kpop Demon Hunters 2, with 2029 floated as the earliest arrival. Whether it hits theaters or goes straight to streaming is still up in the air, which is funny considering the first film did a little of everything and made real money doing it. The long wait is not drama so much as standard-issue animation timelines. Four years is normal when you want it to look good.
The first movie quietly turned into a monster
Kpop Demon Hunters launched with low-key expectations and almost no marketing push, then blew the doors off. It is currently Netflix’s most-watched movie ever with more than 326 million views. The New York Times reported that the film helped lift Netflix’s overall revenue by 17%, with net income up 8% — the kind of ripple effect you almost never see from a single title.
It also had a quirky release path for a Netflix title: a limited domestic theatrical run in August. According to Box Office Mojo, that run added up to $24 million in the U.S., and the film notched a $19 million two-day gross — reportedly the first time a Netflix movie has pulled that off in theaters. Unusual combo, huge payoff.
The music went off too
The soundtrack did not just ride the movie’s wave; it made its own. The album hit number 1 on the Billboard 200 on September 20. The main theme, Golden, snagged number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11 and has kept climbing on streaming charts around the world since. That is a real crossover win, not just a tie-in success.
Merch is coming — lots of it
On the back of the movie’s run, Netflix locked in a big toy licensing pact with Mattel and Hasbro. Pre-orders are set to kick off in November, with the first waves of products arriving in 2026. Mattel is developing a full spread — dolls, action figures, accessories, collectibles, playsets, and co-brand collaborations — while Hasbro’s lineup will include special feature plush, role play gear, and youth electronics. Translation: expect shelves full of this brand for a while.
What to expect next
- Sequel status: in talks now; the earliest target being discussed is 2029.
- Release plan: theatrical vs. streaming is undecided; the first film mixed both and totaled $24 million in a limited U.S. run, with a $19 million first two days.
- Why the long gap: animation production — it is a multi-year process even when everything goes smoothly.
- Merch timeline: pre-orders start in November; first Mattel and Hasbro products arrive in 2026 across dolls, action figures, plush, role play, youth electronics, and more.
- Meanwhile: Kpop Demon Hunters is streaming now on Netflix and remains the service’s most-watched movie at 326+ million views, with a chart-topping soundtrack to match.
If they actually stick the 2029 landing, great. If not, that is still on-brand for animation. Either way, the franchise is clearly not going anywhere — and the toy aisle will make sure you do not forget it.