It’s no surprise that Netflix is making a sequel to its incredibly popular animated film, KPop Demon Hunters. The movie became Netflix’s most-watched original title ever, and even did well in theaters despite a limited release. Several songs from the film have also been played on the radio, showing it’s reached a broad audience. However, fans will have to wait a full four years for the sequel to arrive.
There’s a chance to profit from its huge popularity, and we can look to Disney’s Frozen as a successful example of how to do it.
How Could KPop Demon Hunters Replicate Frozen‘s Gargantuan Profitability?
Considering how popular Disney Princess movies usually are, Frozen‘s huge success at the box office wasn’t a complete surprise. Still, almost no one predicted it would earn close to $1.3 billion around the world, despite costing $150 million to make. Even with all that success, it took six years for Frozen II to be released.
While fans noticed the six-year wait for a sequel, it wasn’t as difficult because of the popular Disney On Ice: Frozen show. It began just a year after the movie came out and ran for eight years, eventually becoming Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto. This gave audiences another way to enjoy Anna, Elsa, and Olaf without repeatedly watching the original film.
Could KPop Demon Hunters be adapted into a stage play, perhaps a musical? Yes, it’s certainly possible. With enough imagination and visual flair – though it could be costly to match the film’s stylish look – it could be a successful production.
Another possibility is releasing short films. Disney successfully used this strategy with Frozen, creating Frozen Fever and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure to play before Cinderella and Coco in theaters. A similar approach could work well for KPop, offering fans more of the demon-hunting storyline. These shorts could either be shown in theaters before future Sony Pictures Animation movies and then added to Netflix, or they could premiere directly on the streaming service.
You can already find HUNTR/X merchandise like shirts, tumblers, stickers, and books on Amazon, along with the popular soundtrack, so plans to build on the film’s success are starting to emerge. The key is to create additional content – like short films that expand the story – in a way that feels natural and purposeful.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ new movie, clocking in at just 100 minutes, feels like the start of something much bigger. With continued attention to creating a rich world, developing its characters, and writing songs that are both memorable and meaningful, this story could thrive in various formats, like short videos or even graphic novels. While adapting it might mean losing the original songs, the possibilities are exciting. For now, fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, slated for release in 2029.
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2025-11-12 01:15