From pop-ups to theme parks, these fan-favorite spots inspired by the film will keep your excitement alive until 2029.
There’s just no stopping KPop Demon Hunters from climbing up, up, up music charts and Netflix’s top watch list. The story is immersive, Huntr/x and Saja Boys are visually aesthetic, and its soundtrack is catchy. In other words, KPop Demon Hunters is just so addictive. It is no wonder why the anticipation for a sequel remains high.
But any avid fan would know—Huntr/x just don’t miss. So in a welcome and inevitable move, the film’s producers, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, have finalized a deal for another KPop Demon Hunters film. It is expected to start production soon in time for its release in 2029, as reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by Deadline.
Why the long wait, you ask? Well, animated films can take a long time to make. In fact, it took KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang a couple of years to develop the film. She told The New York Times in July 2025 that it took her “almost seven years, from pitching it to the release.” But, just like any movie, the release date of the upcoming film could still change based on production schedule and strategic business decisions.
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KPop Demon Hunters follows the K-pop group Huntr/x, who are secretly demon hunters using their highly influential music to protect the world from supernatural threats. When they’re not selling out stadiums and topping charts, members Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) must fight demons, particularly rival boy band Saja Boys, while dealing with the pressures of fame, overcoming personal challenges, and keeping their friendship intact.
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters was produced as part of Sony’s five-year licensing deal with Netflix. The film’s exclusive release on the streaming app in June 2025 bestowed Netflix with its most popular movie of all time with over 325.1 million views to date.
The film has been enjoying a golden moment not only on Netflix but also on the Billboard Charts. Its soundtrack clinched the top spot on Billboard’s top 200 albums on Sept. 20 after seven consecutive weeks on second place. Meanwhile, the lead track Golden ranked no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Aug. 11 and stayed there for eight long weeks—the most for a song from an animated movie.
Further proving how big of a phenomenon KPDH is, Netflix brought a sing-along version of it to theaters in the US in August and October. On the first two days of its screening, the film topped the box office with roughly $18 million. This was followed by another $5 million to $6 million on its second screening around Halloween. Not only that, the streaming giant has teamed up with Mattel and Hasbro to produce dolls, action figures, electronics, board games, and more based on Kpop Demon Hunters.
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The desire for a follow-up movie was, in fact, expressed by Kang as early as July. And take note, Hunters, it’ll likely be a prequel rather than a sequel. “We’ve set up so much for potential backstory,” she told Variety at the time. “Obviously, there are a lot of other questions that are left unanswered and areas that are not explored. We had to do that because there’s only so much movie you could tell in 85 minutes.” She echoed her statement in another press conference in Korea last August: “We didn’t reveal the full backstory, so I already have several ideas for how it could continue.
Does this mean, then, that we’ll likely see the “return” of Saja Boys’ charismatic leader, Jinu? “You might think he’s gone, but who knows? Korean content tends to love tragedy,” Kang teased during the press con. The director also hinted that it’ll likely explore Zoey and Mira’s own tales. “This was Rumi’s story, and we have backstories for Zoey and Mira—ones that we actually put in the movie, but it’s just kind of rejected it. It just wasn’t the movie for those stories,” she told Variety.
Sounds exciting, right? And although 2029 is a long way away, there are still plenty of things to do that’ll keep you immersed in the world of KPDH, which is filled with K-pop, action, fantasy, friendship, and the power of self-acceptance. Below, we’ve rounded up some of these themed places you can visit in South Korea to make the wait feel shorter and a lot more thrilling.
Everland theme park
Slay demons and bust out dance moves as Rumi, Zooey, and Mira for a day in Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park which now has an interactive zone inspired by Kpop Demon Hunters. Located in Yongin, which is just an hour drive from Seoul, Everland’s themed space is where you can relive your favorite scenes and vibe to the soundtrack hits from the film, including Golden, Soda Pop, and Your Idol.
It brings the megahit film to life with mission-based games and AR-enabled photo zones inspired by Huntrix and Saja Boys. Step into costume and makeup stations to transform into your favorite character and indulge in snacks featured in the film at the K-food tasting zones. What’s more, you can bring the movie’s cinematic universe to your home with exclusive merchandise. You can book your tickets through Everland’s website or third-party sites like Klook and Trip.com.
KPop Demon Hunters global pop-up tour
If you’re a diehard Hunter, you may have already known that one of the best places to score official KPDH merch, is the Netflix Shop. But if you want to experience being in the world of Huntr/s and surrounded by fellow collectors, then save the date for the KPDH global pop-up tour.
The tour is kicking off in Seoul and will run for 25 days, from Dec. 4 to 28, 2025 in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul. It will showcase a range of exclusive, official merchandise, which will be unveiled on Nov. 13. From then, you can also preorder items through the official fan community (kpopdemonhunters.fan) and pick them up at the venue.
Just like in any pop-up, we’re expecting the space to feature photo op stations and Instagrammable decor where you can channel your inner Rumi, Zoey, and Mira. After Seoul, the pop-up will then travel to Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Taipei. Stay tuned to the official fan community site for announcements and details.
National Museum of Korea
It’s already the most visited museum in Asia, but the National Museum of Korea has even recorded an additional 740,000 visitors in July, thanks to KPop Demon Hunters. At the time, Koreans and tourists have begun lining up at the museum to marvel at artworks and artifacts from where the film’s characters and design elements drew inspiration.
If you’re planning to visit the museum located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, make sure to check out the series of traditional Joseon Dynasty paintings called the Hojakdo. These 19th-century artworks feature tigers and magpies that inspired Duffy, Jinu’s humorous and clumsy tiger, as well as Sussie, the supernatural six-eyed magpie who serves as a loyal companion to Duffy in the film. The museum also feature a Sain-geom, a Joseon-era sword believed to ward off evil spirits, which is similar to Rumi’s Soul Sword.
At the museum’s gift shop, you can score merchandise from MU:DS, which sells mugs, badges, pens, and keychains inspired by KPop Demon Hunters and traditional tiger and magpie motifs. You can also bring home accessories shaped like the traditional Korean “gat” hat, which was worn by the Saja Boys during their final performance in the film.
Entrance to the museum is free, so expect long queues and better line up early during your visit.
KPop Demon Hunters guided tour
Want to immerse yourself in the film’s world beyond merch and exhibits? Several travel agencies in South Korea are offering guided tours where you can relive and take photos at the real-world locations of the film. These tours visits iconic spots such as the Lotte World Tower, which served as Huntr/x’s headquarters, as well the Gyeongbokgung where Jinu’s backstory unfolds.
Then there’s the COEX shopping mall with massive 3D LED screens where Huntr/x and Saja Boys were featured in the film, as well as the Naksan Park where Rumi and Juni had their emotional reunion. The tours also include a trip to the Namsan Seoul Tower, which was part of key cinematic scenes, including the emotional finale. You can book them on websites like Klook, GoWithGuide, and KoreaTravelEasy.
