KPop Demon Hunters Creator on if Netflix Movie Will Get Live-Action Remake

With KPop Demon Hunters dominating global charts and awards predictions, co-director Maggie Kang has addressed growing speculation about a live-action remake. Her recent comments have reignited conversations about the film’s creative future and what comes next for the animated K-pop trio, Huntr/x. The update also sheds light on why the directors believe the story works best in animation.

Maggie Kang explains why a live-action remake of KPop Demon Hunters is unlikely

Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, ruled out the possibility of a live-action remake during a BBC interview in Europe. She explained, “There’s so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation. It’s really hard to imagine these characters in a live action world. It would feel too grounded. So totally it wouldn’t work for me.”

Co-director Chris Appelhans agreed, adding that animation allows them to push creative boundaries that live action cannot. “One of the great things about animation is that you make these composites of impossibly great attributes. Rumi can be this goofy comedian and then singing and doing a spinning back-kick a second later and then freefalling through the sky,” he said, adding, “The joy of animation is how far you can push and elevate what’s possible.”

The pair’s comments come as KPop Demon Hunters continues its record-breaking run on Netflix, surpassing Squid Game with over 325 million views. The film, about the K-pop trio Huntr/x who battle demonic boy band Saja Boys, also topped global music charts. Its anthem “Golden” spent several weeks at number one, tying “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies as the longest-charting animated act in U.S. history.

The success has sparked speculation about a sequel and potential Oscar nominations. Kang said she is “excited for the potential for more stories,” confirming that “there’s definitely more we can do with these characters in this world.”

The film remains a frontrunner for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, with “Golden” among Netflix’s official submissions.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

Source: Comingsoon.net