Sony Pictures Animation is a privately owned company headquartered in the US, operating as a division of the Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group for Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. Founded in 2002, the company, with approximately 270 employees, specializes in the production of movies and sound recording. It produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world.
On March 13, 2026, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation confirmed they are developing a sequel to "KPop Demon Hunters," with Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans returning to direct the follow-up to their 2025 hit. Earlier on the same day, Netflix officially confirmed the sequel, announcing that Kang and Appelhans signed a new multi-year writing and directing deal with the streaming giant. Previously, on March 12, 2026, Netflix stated the original film was its most popular movie of all time when greenlighting the sequel. The original "KPop Demon Hunters" became a global phenomenon, well-received by critics and audiences for its innovative blend of pop music and action based on K-Pop culture, gaining momentum during awards season.
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