‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel is officially in production on Netflix
The sequel to “KPop Demon Hunters” is officially in production with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to helm the animated sequel.
The KPop battle between Hunter/X and Saja Boys is coming to McDonald’s.
The fast food giant will start serving two meals inspired by the Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters” starting March 31st.
Each meal includes a collectible card pack with an art photocard featuring either Huntr/X or Saja Boys and a Derpy the Tiger access card with a QR code to unlock exclusive content via the McDonald’s app. According to a McDonald’s news release, it’s a “special look at the group that won the fight for their fans.”
The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” tells the story of the Korean pop girl group Huntr/X, who fight demons through music. The Saja Boys, a boy band made up of demons, attempt to thwart the mission. The soundtrack was a hit, and the film won two Oscars for the song “Golden” and for Best Animated Film. A sequel is also in the works.
“With the help of McDonald’s, we were able to bring the rivalry between Saja Boyz and Hunter/X to life for fans, drawing inspiration from the Korean cultural and food traditions at the heart of the film,” Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee said in a news release.
What’s in McDonald’s KPop Demon Hunters meal?
Starting Tuesday, March 31, McDonald’s will begin offering the Hunter/X meal featuring McNuggets and the Saja Boys breakfast meal, which comes with a spicy Saja McMuffin. The contents of each meal are as follows:
- Hunter/X’s Meal: Order 10 Ramillon McShaker fries with chicken McNuggets, medium soft drink, and a soy, garlic, sesame, and spice flavor inspired by Rumi, Mila, and Zoe’s go-to noodle snack. Sprinkle the seasoning in a Mac shaker bag, add the fries and shake to distribute the seasoning on the fries. The meal also comes with Hunter Sauce, which is described as a “sweet chili sauce with a hint of chilli, garlic, and pepper for just the right amount of heat,” and Demon Sauce, which is “a bold mustard sauce with heat and spiciness, finished in a devilish purple color.”
- Saja Boys breakfast meals: The egg sausage McMuffin is topped with a tangy and spicy saja sauce. It also comes with hash browns and a small soft drink.
“Every detail, from the Ramyeon McShaker fries to the Demon Sauce paired with the soda pop, is designed to look like it came straight out of a movie scene,” said Netflix’s Lee.
What is McDonald’s new “KPop Demon Hunter” McFlurry?
McDonald’s also has a new dessert flavor inspired by Derpy the Tiger, who also appeared in the animated movie. Derpy McFlurry is a blend of creamy vanilla soft serve and berry popping pearls with wild berry sauce.
“Big things happen when you bring two huge fandoms together, and this partnership was a natural fit,” Alyssa Butikofer, McDonald’s chief marketing and customer experience officer, said in a news release. “We found an authentic way to invite Hunter/X and Saja Boys fans into the rivalry and unite our iconic worlds in a way that is unmistakably true to the movie and to McDonald’s.”
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