TheWrap has learned that "KPop Demon Hunter" is about to expand into a number of related projects, including sequels and a live-action version.
During the second quarter earnings call earlier this month, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos singled out "Kpop Demon Hunters" as "a phenomenal success out of the gate … And the fact that people are in love with this film and in love with the music from this film, that will keep it going for a long time. So we're really thrilled. And now the next beat is, where does it go from here?"
Netflix is referring to the project as its "Frozen" or Disney Princesses franchise – a property that has tapped into the zeitgeist on an unprecedented level and one that the streamer plans to exploit across various channels and mediums, according to two people familiar with the company's plans. Among the projects being bandied about at Netflix are a stage musical, live-action remake, series and, of course, a pair of sequels to round out a full-on "KPop Demon Hunters" film trilogy, a third person familiar with the situation told TheWrap.
Additionally, much like "Frozen," there is a short film being discussed to serve as "bridge content" between the mainline features, according to a fourth person familiar with the company's plans. ("Frozen Fever" was released theatrically in 2015, in between "Frozen" in 2013 and "Frozen II" in 2019.)