Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans,K-Pop Demon Hunterscenters around the Huntr/x K-pop girl band, who also partake in a spot of demon hunting, and their rivals, the Saja Boys, are demons posing as band members.K-Pop Demon Huntersleft enough mystery to be answered in a sequel, but at the time of writing, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have not greenlit a successor feature.
DespiteK-Pop Demon Huntersbeing an animated fantasy musical andHappy Gilmore 2being a sports comedy, the two movies have one thing in common: both features have become Netflix hits upon release, withK-Pop Demon Huntersbecoming the streaming service’s most-watched animated movie ever, despite releasing one month beforeHappy Gilmore 2. The musical has spent six weeks in Netflix’s Top 10 Films, accumulating 26.3 million views.Critics haven’t givenHappy Gilmore 2a warm reception, but the sequel debuted to 46.7 million views, as perVariety, securing the comedy as Netflix US’ biggest movie opening ever.
K-Pop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore 2 Are Both Netflix Hits
Directed by Kyle Newacheck,Happy Gilmore 2is a direct sequel to the 1996 film of the same name, starring returning stars Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and lead Sandler. The premise follows the titular widowed alcoholic who returns to professional golf to help finance his daughter’s ballet school.Happy Gilmore 2endured a “painful change” regarding Carl Weathers’ passing, revealed by Sandler in a recent interview, but despite the creative adjustment, the sequel has been a massive success so far.
