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KPop Demon Hunters Debuts on Netflix with Idol-Fueled Demon-Slaying Spectacle

Drawing on fan research with expert guidance, the Sony Pictures Animation feature blends anime-style visuals, dynamic choreography, K-pop songcraft into a musical fantasy

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KPop Demon Hunters: Release Date, Voice Cast, Plot - Everything To Know About Netflix's Animated Earth Defending Girl Band
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Overview

  • Huntrix, a K-pop trio led by Rumi, Mira and Zoey, sell out stadiums by day and secretly hunt demons posing as the rival Saja Boys by night.
  • The film premiered globally on Netflix on June 20, 2025, concluding a nine-year development at Sony Pictures Animation under co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
  • Directors and writers immersed themselves in K-pop fan culture, consulting experts and animators to faithfully recreate idol tropes, lighting and fandom rituals.
  • Visually, the movie channels the look of K-pop music videos and anime with bold character designs, fluid fight sequences and concert-style staging.
  • Critics have praised its engaging storyline, catchy original tracks—including a title song by TWICE members—and standout voice performances by Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo.