Overview
- Produced by Sony Pictures Animation and co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025.
- The film follows Huntrix, a K-pop girl group of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who secretly battle demons to protect their adoring fans.
- Its animation blends anime-inspired visuals with vibrant color palettes and 2D-style effects drawn from K-dramas and music videos.
- Original songs drive the narrative, including the TWICE-performed track “Takedown” produced in collaboration with THEBLACKLABEL.
- Audiences rewarded the film with a 97% Popcornmeter score and critics gave it a 94% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, fueling calls for a sequel.