Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick confirms early development of a KPop Demon Hunters sequel

Mark Sonnenblick, one of the songwriters behind the hit animated Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters, has confirmed that discussions about a sequel are already underway. Speaking to BBC Newsbeat during a landmark year in his career, Sonnenblick described the follow-up as being ‘in process,’ while emphasizing that a full development phase will take place before any new music is written. According to him, the story must come first, and only if it makes creative sense will the team reunite to continue the project.

KPop Demon Hunters has become Netflix’s most-watched film ever and its breakout song, Golden, has made history. In 2026 alone, Sonnenblick won a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing the track. Golden also became the first K-pop song to win a Grammy, a success Sonnenblick credits largely to fans who helped the film gain momentum through word of mouth. He described the experience as going from ‘zero to a million’ almost overnight, adding that he doubts he will ever experience anything quite like it again.

While Netflix and the film’s creator Maggie Kang have both hinted there is more story to tell, Sonnenblick is currently balancing his animation success with work in musical theatre. His new stage musical, Midnight at the Never Get, will premiere in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory in the summer of 2026. Set in an illegal gay bar in 1960s New York, the production explores the relationship between a singer and a songwriter and stars Tony Award winner Ben Platt.

Platt praised Sonnenblick’s songwriting, noting that he was impressed by both the emotional depth of the score and its demanding vocal range. The London theatre scene, Platt said, feels like a welcoming and creatively rich environment for new work. With accolades across film, music, and theatre, Sonnenblick’s career is currently at a rare intersection of mainstream success and artistic exploration, with a potential KPop Demon Hunters sequel adding to an already extraordinary chapter.