#kpdh2

[demifiendrsa]

Netflix and Sony have confirmed that a KPop Demon Hunters sequel is in the works. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to direct and write the sequel, which is reportedly aiming for release in 2029. The follow-up film kicks off Appelhans and Kang’s new, exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal with Netflix across animation.

[lovestorygaming]

if I were writing a KPDH sequel I wouldn't focus on ground we've already covered in the first movie, I would focus on advancing to new ground. no bringing back jinu, no redemption arc for the saja boys, nothing like that. so, what would I do?

I'd expand on the central conflict and themes by making rumi's demon heritage a problem in a new way. in the first one the conflict was her lack of acceptance of herself, now let's do one about her lack of acceptance from others. how do we do that?

we introduce another group of hunters.

they can't be the only ones doing this in the world, right? maybe it's another band from a different country, maybe it's some librarians, maybe it's the lawn care professional demon hunters from kentucky, it could be anything. at first huntr/x is thrilled; another gang of wacky people to fight demons with!

except rumi is a demon, one who destroyed the honmoon. she's a threat that needs to be taken down down down.

now huntr/x has to fight to defend rumi and maybe change some minds about not judging people for immutable things about them. huntr/x has a new perspective on demons after accepting rumi AND seeing jinu sacrifice himself against gwi-ma, and they can follow up on one of the most important and overlooked moment of the movie: when rumi asks the demon if gwi-ma is making them do this.

gwi-ma whispers messages of hate into the rival hunters' ears. mira and zoe can get some expansion on their insecurities, motivations, and familial styles as they adjust to being on the hunted end of the equation. they could walk away at any time, and rumi has to know that, and that tension is a GREAT springboard to explore and expand on the themes of the first movie.

and just think of how hard the songs will slap from the perspective of a group forced to defend their right to exist against people who should be their allies.

can't imagine those themes being relevant today.

[serosedflamio]

Hopes and thoughts for Kpop Demon Hunters 2 (allegedly coming out in 2028)

I want a dramatic reveal from Celine about the dynamic between her and Rumi's mother and father, and her mother's death. How did she die? Whose fault was it? Did Celine lie to Rumi about her death? Is Gwi-Ma her dad, and if not who was? Did Celine betray her mother after feeling betrayed in being left behind for a demon? Seriously I want buckets of homoerotic drama between those three.

What are the major tenants of this new rainbow honmoon? Will it hold for an entire generation the way they implied the golden one would, or is it at risk of collapse? Does it allow redeemable demons to pass through? Does it allow entry into the demon realm? Is Rumi the only one that can pass through it? What gigantic consequences of this newly established honmoon are going to power the plot? What improvements make it worth the trouble? Or is the new honmoon exactly the same as the one before, just stronger due to the creator's lack of shame? Is it powered by gay love?

I want the challenges of changing their whole perspective on demons to be a major focus. Will huntrix actually change the way they approach demons, or continue killing first and asking questions later the way they left off? If this new honmoon does allow redeemable demons through, does huntrix have a role to play in the restoration of their souls? Do they want that?

PLEASE keep Jinu in the sword. Ik everyone misses him and I wouldn't mind if Rumi went in there for a lil soul chat+hug combo at a low point but like, I really liked how his story ended. Felt like becoming her sword was his destiny. If he absolutely must come back it's gotta be because Rumi worked her ass off to rescue a shit ton of damned souls and his was like an accidental bonus payoff of it all, or something like that. Idk.

Ultimately I just really want Rumi to stay the main character. I want to find out more about Mira and Zoey and Celine and all that but Rumi's story is so far from finished and I really don't want the focus to shift to one of them yet (or worse the saja boys). Let her FINISH please.

I want Rumi to still have her demon roar when she's rageful, but this time more intentional and in control. Less scary for her, more scary for her enemies. :3

[demifiendrsa]

Netflix and Sony have finalized a deal for another KPop Demon Hunters movie, with plans to release the animated musical sequel in 2029. Animated films can take a long time to make, hence the potential four-year gap between installments. Of course, release date plans could change depending on the film’s production schedule.

[serosedflamio]

Anybody got the odds on sony releasing kpdh2 in theaters when it comes out far in the future? Cuz like. I fucking loved the hard launch, slayed the house boots down and all, but I think we alllll know there's only one right answer here.