Sony Pictures Animation has confirmed that the sequel to the animated hit Huntrix is slated for a 2029 release. In a separate development, the Scary Movie franchise has ended its 13-year hiatus with a new installment featuring a crossover with the Huntrix band.

Sony Pictures Animation targets 2029 for Huntrix return

The wait for the next chapter of the Huntrix saga will be significantly longer than many fans anticipated. Sony Pictures Animation has officially placed the sequel's release window in 2029, a move that leaves a massive gap in the franchise's momentum. For fans of the original animated hit,this multi-year delay means the high-enregy world of demon hunting will be absent from cinemas for quite some time.

While the specific plot details remain under wraps, creators have hinted at a "non-origin origin story." This narrative approach aims to delve into the backstories of the demon-hunting girls and explore how they gained their abilities, rather than simply repeating the events of the first film. As the report says, the first film's success has set a high bar for what is expected to be a major industry event when KPop Demon Hunters 2 finally hits theaters.

Marlon Wayans leads a Scary Movie crossover with Huntrix

The Scary Movie franchise has made a surprising return to theaters after being dormant for 13 years. The latest entry parodies a variety of modern horror staples, including Scream, Get Out, and Terrifier, attempting to recapture the comedic lightning in a bottle that defined its earlier success.

In a move that blends animation with live-action parody, the film features a crossover scene involving the character Shorty, played by Marlon Wayans. During a drug-induced sequence, Shorty encounters animated doppelgangers of the Huntrix band. This scene parodies the group's award-winning track "Golden" by reimagining it as a new version titled "Tokin'." This unexpected collision of two different entertainment properties highlights the franchise's willingness to lean into absurdist , pop-culture-heavy humor.

A $65 million weekend for the Scary Movie revival

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the new Scary Movie installment is poised to dominate the box office. According to the source, the film is projected to gross between $45 million and $65 million USD over its opening run.

This financial performance is particularly notable given the film's relatively modest $30 million USD budget. the commercial success of this revival could serve as a catalyst for the studio to greenlight a seventh installment, though such a move has not yet been officially confirmed. If the film hits the upper end of its $65 million projection, it will represent a significant win for the franchise's resurgence in a crowded commedy market.

Uncertainty over Netflix's Huntrix adaptations

While fans wait for the theatrical sequel, the intellectual property of Huntrix is being explored through other mediums. Netflix is reportedly investigating the possibility of developing both a TV series and live-action adaptations of the property.

However, several questions remain regarding these potentiial expansions. It is currently unclear how Netflix intends to translate the specific animation style of Sony Pictures Animation into a live-action format, or if these projects will be released concurrently with the 2029 film. Furthermore, the source does not clarify if these adaptations will be part of the same continuity as the upcoming sequel, or if they will exist as standalone explorations of the characters.