The K-Pop Demon Hunters Short Film Is Coming Soon!
The short film is called "Debut: A KPOP Demon Hunters Story"
"KPop Demon Hunters" is the streaming sensation of the year: The Netflix hit is breaking one record after another. We previously reported that all kinds of follow-up projects are already in the works. But now, a completely unexpected development has come to light: Apparently, the first spin-off is about to be released! It's a "KPop Demon Hunters" short film.
This was revealed in a document from the Motion Picture Association, which gives content ratings to completed movies before their release. In its latest bulletin, the MPA lists a movie titled "Debut: A KPOP Demon Hunters Story". The entry is categorized as an "animated short". Sony Pictures, which was behind the original movie together with Netflix, is named as the film's distributor.
It remains uncertain how the short film will be released. Netflix seems to be the most probable option again, but a theatrical premiere ahead of a Sony film cannot be ruled out either. Plot details have not been revealed so far. However, the word "Debut" in the title suggests that it might be a prequel.
Among the numerous projects planned for the franchise, a short film had already been mentioned. However, this doesn't necessarily have to be "Debut: A KPOP Demon Hunters Story". The Forbes portal speculates that this short film may have been in development for quite some time. According to the industry magazine Variety, the development of a "KPop" short film was part of a program aimed at supporting emerging artists. It is possible that "Debut: A KPOP Demon Hunters Story" is related to this initiative. This would explain how the project was able to be completed so soon after the release of the original movie.
We are eager to see when the short film will premiere – following the MPA's review, it probably won't be long now. We'll keep you up to date! In the meantime: You can find all the details about the other planned projects from the world of "KPop Demon Hunters" in the following video!
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