KPop Demon Hunters Becomes Netflix’s Biggest Hit Ever — Short Film Prequel Reportedly on the Way
KPop Demon Hunters is back on the prowl, with a short film reportedly in development and a demon-slaying comeback on the horizon.
Looks like KPop Demon Hunters is not done raising glittery hell. A brand-new short tied to the movie just popped up on the ratings radar, which usually means it could drop sooner rather than later.
So, what got rated?
The MPA Classification and Rating Administration logged a PG-rated short called 'Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story.' The distributor is listed as Sony Pictures Animation, same studio behind the feature.
Rated PG for 'some action/violence and scary images.'
No plot details, no runtime, no release date. Just the rating. But inside baseball: getting an official rating typically happens late in the process, which suggests the short is done and the only question now is where and when it appears.
What could 'Debut' be about?
The title screams origin story energy. If I had to bet, it sounds like Huntr/x day-one lore. That said, the rating details only tell us there will be more demon-smacking. It could also be a tour interlude, a character spotlight, or something completely sideways. We are in informed-speculation territory until someone at Sony or Netflix talks.
Why this matters
KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's biggest release to date, currently sitting at 314.2 million views and still climbing. Multiple tracks off the soundtrack are hanging around the charts, and momentum like that usually means expansion. Previous reports have already pointed to a sequel in development, with Netflix kicking the tires on a bigger plan:
- A direct sequel
- Potentially a full trilogy
- A live-action remake
- A stage show
Quick refresher: what is this thing again?
The movie follows Rumi, Zoey, and Mira, the members of the girl group Huntr/x. By day, they are chart-chasing idols. By night, they weaponize music to keep literal demons in check. Things get complicated when a rival boy band with a demonic twist shows up and starts siphoning off their fans. Colorful chaos ensues. The feature is streaming on Netflix right now.
The bottom line
'Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story' is officially rated PG and tied to Sony Pictures Animation. No release date yet, but the rating strongly hints it is ready to roll. Whether it is an origin short or a side quest, more Demon Hunters content is coming. Keep an eye out for a surprise drop.