KPop Demon Hunters: A Potential Oscar Contender and Sequel on the Horizon

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans discuss the phenomenal success of KPop Demon Hunters, its Oscar chances, and the potential for a sequel.

Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, has said she is excited for the potential for more stories involving animated girl group Huntr/x. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Europe, Kang explained that while there was nothing official we can talk about, she and co-director Chris Appelhans believe there's definitely more we can do with these characters in this world.

Kpop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon this year, overtaking Squid Game as the most watched title in Netflix history, with more than 325m views. The animated film tells the story of a hugely successful female Kpop trio, who play enormous concerts at the same time as trying to save the world from evil forces.

Critics have loved the film, which holds a score of 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the influential Gold Derby predictions website currently has it as the favorite for Best Animated Film. The film's soundtrack features hit songs, with the anthem Golden spending eight weeks at number one on the US charts.

Despite its success, the directors have made it clear that they do not envision a live-action adaptation, citing the unique elements of animation that bring their characters to life. With the film's ongoing success and diverse audience engagement, Kang and Appelhans conclude that they have already surpassed their expectations, emphasizing the joy of connecting audiences through their storytelling.