Netflix Accelerates Production of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel as ‘Golden’ Expands Global Influence Through Grammy Win

Production on the sequel to Netflix’s highest-viewed film ever, “KPop Demon Hunters,” is now in full swing. Mark Ronson, the composer of the film’s theme song “Golden,” officially confirmed in an interview with BBC Newsbeat that work on the sequel is underway.

Ronson received both a Golden Globe and a Grammy award in 2026 alone, and he was also nominated for an Academy Award. “Golden” became the first K-POP song to win a Grammy, and it gained further popularity following its appearance at the recent Olympics. Ronson stated, “This song could have disappeared, and the only reason it received this nomination is because fans responded and told others to watch the movie.”

The original film’s producers, directors Maggie Kung and Chris Applehanes, joked about a sequel by saying, “We’re joking that we’re still working on the first movie.” The two directors revealed that the sequel is targeted for release in 2029, and they are currently “thinking a lot” about it.

Kung said, “I put immense pressure on myself for the first movie. I hadn’t seen many people reach my position, and thinking this might be the only time in my career, I poured everything into it.” She also emphasized, “No matter what we do next, no one else can put us under the same level of pressure as we did ourselves.”

Given that the film’s storyline needed to be expanded from the start, the directors intend not to rush the development of the sequel. Ronson added, “The music will stem from the story. If it makes sense for us to do it all over again, then that’s what will happen.” Meanwhile, Ronson is also busy with a new musical titled “Midnight at the Nevergat,” which is set to open in London this summer.