The animated series KPop Demon Hunters was a huge hit for Netflix after being acquired by Sony, quickly becoming one of the streaming service’s most popular movies. However, Sony has unexpectedly decided to cancel a potential follow-up film that would have continued the story of the idol group Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. What makes this cancellation particularly surprising is that the film was to be created by the animators behind two incredibly successful animated series. The film’s creator recently confirmed the project was scrapped and shared some details about the planned storyline.
Matt Braly, the creator of Disney’s Amphibia, has announced that a movie he was developing with Rebecca Sugar (creator of Steven Universe) has been canceled. Braly shared the news on social media, explaining that after two years of work, the project at a major animation studio was no longer moving forward. He expressed pride in the script he and Sugar wrote together but lamented that audiences will likely never see the finished film. He also shared some concept art from the project.
Hey everyone, I have some mixed news to share. While things aren’t ideal right now, I’m optimistic about the year ahead and excited to announce something new tomorrow – stay tuned! You can find some of my art below.
— Matt Braly (@Radrappy) February 10, 2026
Sony’s Lost Animated Film
Along with the disappointing news, Braly shared details about the film’s story, giving animation fans a glimpse of what they’d been missing. He explained that the movie follows a teenage boy who journeys to the world of Thai spirits hoping to heal himself before a major, life-changing operation. But Braly emphasized that the story wasn’t really about finding a cure, but about learning to accept things that can’t be changed and discovering that even an unexpected life can be fulfilling.
The creator of Amphibia shared that the show was a very personal story, explaining he was diagnosed with a chronic illness at a young age, similar to the show’s main character. Given the recent success of KPop Demon Hunters, the cancellation of the film feels surprising, especially considering its similar visual style. Although different in plot – it didn’t involve demon-slaying idols – the canceled movie was clearly meaningful to both Matt Braly and Rebecca Sugar.
Although the cancellation is disappointing, fans of KPop Demon Hunters can still look forward to more content. A sequel is planned for 2029, and Netflix is exploring other projects featuring the characters, including a live-action adaptation, a TV series, and even worldwide tours. These plans aim to build on the success of the original film and its unique supernatural setting.
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2026-02-11 17:40