Netflix’s Success: In the first half of 2026, Netflix’s original films, particularly War Machine, have achieved significant viewership milestones.
KPop Demon Hunters: The animated feature KPop Demon Hunters has maintained a strong presence in the top ten for 50 consecutive weeks, indicating its popularity.
LEGO Collaboration: A new LEGO set featuring characters from KPop Demon Hunters is set to launch, allowing fans to build Derpy Tiger and Sussie.
Sequel Anticipation: A sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is confirmed, with expectations for a release in 2029.
Through the first half of 2026, Netflix is on a hot streak with its original films. The standout so far has been the sci-fi action epic War Machine starring Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson, which surged into ninth place on the platform’s all-time global viewership charts with 139.9 million views, but Matt Damon and Ben Affleck‘s <em>The Rip</em> and the Michael B. Jordan family animated adventure Swapped have also reached some impressive milestones. Yet, none have been quite as towering as last year’s breakout global sensation <em>KPop Demon Hunters</em>. This week marks the first anniversary of HUNTR/X’s game-changing debut, and since then, viewers have kept watching Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, if its streak of 50-straight weeks in the English top-ten is any indication.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans‘ Sony Pictures Animation feature has accomplished so much since everyone heard “Golden” for the first time, from becoming the first soundtrack to ever have four songs in the Billboard Hot 100 at once to winning the Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. While the music was everywhere, the action-adventure was hailed by critics and audiences alike and soared to #1 all-time on Netflix with an unparalleled 325.1 million views. There’s no time like the present, then, to reflect on the adventure to seal the Honmoon that started it all, and the streamer has a few plans to make it a proper celebration, from anniversary screenings to a global TikTok watch party, anniversary edition vinyls, and much more. Among the new KPop Demon Hunters items heading to shelves is a collaboration to bring to life a certain supernatural messenger tiger.
Netflix and LEGO have revealed a new set that will allow fans to construct Rumi and Jinu’s pal, Derpy Tiger, and his little six-eyed magpie companion, Sussie. Made to be built and displayed with 825 pieces, it depicts Derpy loyally sitting in place and poseable with multiple spots to perch Sussie on his head. His mouth can either be shut or open with a special, friendly message to share, and he comes with a flower pot that he can try and fail to tip back up. It acts as a colorful commemoration of one of the movie’s most beloved characters and his clumsy quirks.
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What’s Status on ‘KPop Demon Hunters Sequel?
Buzz sequel remains high one year after KPop Demon Hunters especially given much this world Korean-inspired lore left explore.Back March Netflix officially confirmed follow-up happening both Kang Appelhans back writers directors Arden Cho May Hong Ji-young Yoo likely reprising roles speaking voices HUNTR/X alongside EJAE Audrey Nuna Rei Ami.Animation takes time though it’s not expected arrive until 2029.Although there’s no idea where story heading next both sides Rumi Mira Zoey expressed opinions next film should be from globe-trotting new adventure sending group different cities across globe darker Andor-like story explores real Korean history.
Whatever comes next Kang assured interview Collider’s Perri Nemiroff will true what she Appelhans want do these characters this world not unlike original KPop Demon Hunters.
“Yeah anything we do after this I think will exactly like how we approached first movie which everything we wanted see wanted challenge ourselves with.So anything us after this one will exactly that it’ll be what we want see.Well we’ll course look what other people want see well but directors writers have true yourself be harshest critic that’s we were first film we very high standards will still stick those standards every single inch whatever make next.So yeah it’ll hard.I mean it will just hard this probably harder but we’re up challenge.”
The new KPop Demon Hunters LEGO Derpy Tiger Sussie Bird set will available pre-sale globally official LEGO website will officially launch stores August Get your first look new set action gallery above.
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