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KPop Demon Hunters Tops Netflix Charts and Sets Rotten Tomatoes Record

Directors Maggie Kang together with Chris Appelhans have expressed interest in exploring unanswered questions through a potential sequel.

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KPop Demon Hunters 2025 animated film by Sony Pictures Animation
Just three K-pop idols saving the world and serving looks. No big deal.

Overview

  • KPop Demon Hunters has reached No 1 in Netflix’s movie category in 41 countries and remains in the global Top 10 in over 80 territories.
  • The animated feature holds a 96% critic score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, marking the highest combined rating ever for a Netflix original.
  • The soundtrack includes original songs produced by leading K-pop figures such as Teddy Park and features members of TWICE, driving strong performance on music streaming charts.
  • Despite global acclaim the film faced criticism in China over alleged cultural appropriation and plagiarism of traditional elements.
  • The creative team has discussed the possibility of a live-action adaptation alongside teasing deeper exploration of character origins and the film’s supernatural lore.