New K-Pop Demon Hunters Film on the Way

2025 has firmly cemented itself as the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The animated musical phenomenon has continued to deliver streaming victories for Netflix, and the exploits of Rumi, Zoey, and Mira—together known as HUNTR/X—show no sign of slowing. According to filings, a new short film tied to the franchise appears to be queued for release.

A PG-rated short titled DEBUT: A KPOP Demon Hunters Story was recently submitted to the MPA Classification and Rating Administration, with Sony Pictures Animation listed as the distributor. The MPA assigned a PG rating for elements of action/violence and unsettling imagery, suggesting the short will revisit the series’ demon-hunting action. (Source: MPA filings.)

While the short’s release date hasn’t been disclosed, the title implies it could chronicle the trio’s introduction—both their rise in the K-pop world and their initiation as demon hunters sworn to protect humanity and restore the Honmoon, the mystical barrier safeguarding the world.

Alternatively, the short might explore earlier generations of hunters—KPop Demon Hunters established that Rumi, Zoey, and Mira inherit a long legacy of defenders—but given HUNTR/X’s current cultural momentum, an origin-focused vignette about the trio feels most likely.

Fans had anticipated a formal sequel announcement, yet a short film would make for a delicious preview. With the franchise’s soundtrack still dominating charts, it wouldn’t be surprising if the short included a new track—potentially another hit to rival their previous chart-topper.

For now, viewers will have to wait for official release details and keep an eye out for a formal announcement from Netflix or Sony Pictures Animation.

Source: Polygon