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Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters 2 is in development, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and direct; Sony Pictures Animation is back aboard, continuing the creators’ exclusive Netflix animation deal, and the project follows the first film’s Oscar nominations and hit soundtrack, with a 2029 release floated but not guaranteed as development proceeds.
Netflix has secured Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to write and direct a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters under a multi-year pact with Sony Pictures Animation; no release date yet (2029 is unlikely), with work expected after awards season as the original’s Netflix success continues to drive the plan.
Netflix confirms a sequel to the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct; Sony Pictures Animation will produce, marking the first project under their exclusive multi-year animation deal.
KPop Demon Hunters led the 53rd Annie Awards with 10 wins, including Best Feature, Best Character Animation, and Best Production/Direction categories; Arco won Best Feature – Independent while Common Side Effects and Love, Death + Robots topped the TV categories. The ceremony also recognized industry figures with Winsor McCay and June Foray awards and technical honors to Wacom and LightBox Expo.
GOAT and Margot Robbie/Jacob Elordi's Wuthering Heights are neck-and-neck for No. 1 at the domestic box office this weekend, each projected to gross about $13–15 million; Wuthering Heights led last weekend and shows strength overseas, while I Can Only Imagine 2 is aiming for third with a strong CinemaScore, and Elvis Presley in Concert debuts in limited release as other titles face slower starts.
KPop Demon Hunters was the most‑streamed movie of 2025 in the U.S., with 20.5 billion viewing minutes (about 207 million full watches) per Nielsen, and it led Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 for 25 weeks after a mid‑2025 release with limited theatrical runs. Netflix data also cites 482 million views over six months for the title. The film is from Sony Pictures Animation, its song Golden topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and earned an Oscar nod, and roughly 48% of its viewers were ages 2–11.
KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical film by Sony Pictures Animation, became a massive hit on Netflix, potentially surpassing the platform's biggest movie of all time, due to a strategic deal that prioritized streaming success over theatrical release, highlighting the changing landscape of film distribution and success metrics.
Sony Pictures Animation's upcoming sports-themed animated film 'Goat' features a star-studded voice cast including Stephen Curry, Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Nick Kroll. The film follows a small goat named Will who dreams of playing professional roarball, a high-contact sport for animals, and aims to prove that 'smalls can ball.' The movie is set for release on February 13, 2026, in collaboration with the NBA, during NBA All-Star Weekend.
Sony releases a new Spider-Verse short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," featuring Miles Morales contending with his own anxiety and self-doubt in the form of a giant arachnid. The short, set between the first two Spider-Verse films, showcases the teen web-slinger dealing with everyday struggles, and is a product of Sony's initiative to train and highlight diverse talent. While awaiting the official release date of "Beyond The Spider-Verse," fans can enjoy this new addition to the Spider-Verse universe.
Sony Pictures Animation has released a new short film, "The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story," on YouTube, which explores the relatable theme of anxiety as a foe for the young Spider-Man, Miles Morales. The short, developed as part of a leadership training program, aims to support filmmakers from underrepresented groups. It utilizes comic book tropes and unconventional animation to tell its story, and is part of a larger mental health focused lesson plan for teenage students called "The Heo Within."
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" dominated the 2024 Annie Awards, winning seven awards including Best Feature. Other notable winners included "Nimona" and "The Boy and the Heron." The event also recognized achievements in TV and media, with "Blue Eye Samurai" and "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" among the top winners. The ceremony also honored industry veterans and presented awards for student films and technical achievements.
The opening sequence of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the highly anticipated sequel to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," is now available to watch on YouTube. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, the film continues the story of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy as they face a multiversal threat. The sequel pushes the boundaries of animation and storytelling, featuring a star-studded cast including Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, Daniel Kaluuya, Issa Rae, and Jake Johnson. "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" will conclude the trilogy, but its release is still a while away.
Over 100 artists reportedly quit working on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse due to overwork and burnout caused by a crunch culture atmosphere at Sony Pictures Animation. The delays allegedly later forced the artists to work 11 hour days for seven days a week in order to make up the lost time. The allegations have raised concerns about the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and whether the movie can be completed in time for its March 29, 2024 release date. Similar practices have been reported at DC Studios regarding The Flash movie.
Genndy Tartakovsky's first R-rated comedy feature, Fixed, has announced its voice cast, including Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn, and Idris Elba. The film follows a dog named Bull who goes out for one last wild night before being neutered. Fixed will be Sony Pictures Animation's first-ever R-rated comedy and is set to release in September. The film features traditional 2D animation and includes scenes of dogs doing it "human-style," a doggie orgy, and an extremely-bloody incident with an unlucky squirrel.
Sony Pictures Animation's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has become the highest-grossing animated film in Sony's history, surpassing its predecessor "Into the Spider-Verse" in just 12 days. The film made an estimated $55.4 million in North America and $47 million internationally during its second weekend, bringing its global total to $389.9 million. The record-breaking feat was achieved despite facing strong competition from other animated films such as "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" and "The Little Mermaid".