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. And whatever it will be, it will be a story that deserves to be a sequel, and it will be something that we want to see, she added.
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. They end up locked in battle against a boy band called Saja Boys, who are made up of demons.
The film has broken record after record. A sing-a-long version released in cinemas in August became the first ever Netflix film to top the US box office. Its music also topped the US singles and albums charts, becoming the first soundtrack in history to have four songs simultaneously in the US top 10.
With a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics view Kpop Demon Hunters as a strong contender for the upcoming Oscars, particularly for best animated film and best original song categories.
Netflix has already indicated that the hit song Golden will be submitted for Academy consideration, though both directors have expressed enthusiasm about various songs from the film being included in the nominations.
No matter what happens this awards season, Kang and Appelhans feel they have succeeded in connecting with audiences globally, establishing Kpop Demon Hunters as a cultural touchstone.
