The webtoon has clocked more than 630 million views in Japan and over 2.97 billion worldwide. The announcement of the anime was made at The Crunchyroll Showcase at New York Comic Con 2026. The Remarried Empress is expanding its royal universe yet again. The popular Korean webtoon is officially getting an anime adaptation, adding another format to a franchise that is already gearing up for a live-action K-drama starring Shin Mina, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young.
The announcement comes ahead of the Korean drama’s November premiere on Disney+. With nearly three billion views worldwide, the original webtoon has built a massive following, and its journey from digital pages to live-action television and now animation reflects its growing appeal. The drama is scheduled to premiere on November 4, with four episodes releasing on the first day. Two new episodes will follow each week until the finale on November 25. Before its streaming debut, The Remarried Empress will have its world premiere at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival. Three episodes are set to screen in the festival’s On Screen section, with the 31st edition running from October 6 to 15.
The live-action adaptation has been written by Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol, with Cho Suwon, known for directing Still 17 and Pinocchio, at the helm. The series is being billed as Disney+’s most expensive Korean production to date, with filming taking place at European palaces and elaborate sets built to recreate the grandeur of the fictional kingdoms.
