Directing
Chris Appelhans
Born 1980-04-28 · Firth, Idaho, USA
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
8.0When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
KPop Demon Hunters
2025
8.0When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
KPop Demon Hunters
2025
7.9Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
Wish Dragon
2021
7.9Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.
Wish Dragon
2021
NRThe second installment in the franchise. Plot TBA.
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
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NRThe second installment in the franchise. Plot TBA.
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
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NRThe sequel to the 2021 film. Plot TBA.
Wish Dragon 2
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