After growing popularity and fan demand, KPop Demon Hunters came to theaters across North America this weekend. And in what’s surely a shock, the film might manage to take the top spot in the box office and give Netflix something else to brag about. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the KPop singalong screenings is looking to earn $18-20 million domestic […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ is Looking More Likely
Since KPop Demon Hunters came out in June and took the world by storm, fans have been clamoring for more. Netflix sure would like to, given how well this one film’s performed, but it seems to be a question of whether the stars will align for it and Sony to make a sequel together. In a […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Will Return to Theaters for a Sing-Along Special
If you’ve been wanting to see KPop Demon Hunters on the big screen, then good news—especially if you can’t stop singing Huntr/X’s best hits to yourself. THR reports that Netflix will return the smash hit animated movie to theaters later this month for a limited time. Tickets for Netflix’s hit film are being sold for screenings currently […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tops the Billboard 100 With Huntr/x’s ‘Golden’
KPop Demon Hunters has swiftly become one of the most delightful and empowering surprises of the year in animation. Now that the Netflix and Sony Animation-certified banger is taking over the world, it only makes sense for its catchy music to reach greater heights. Billboard just announced that “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters’ hit soundtrack […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Expedition 33’ Are Having a Moment
Have you watched KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix or played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Chances are the answer is ‘yes,’ and if not, you’ve certainly heard of them: both were released earlier this year to fairly glowing reviews (if not outright critical acclaim) and performed very well commercially. The latter, a turn-based RPG from newcomer Sandfall Interactive, will […]
10 Best Fake Songs From Fake Movie Bands
This summer has seen some pretty catchy needle drops in movies, from Superman‘s Mighty Crabjoys to KPop Demon Hunters flash mob fandoms for Huntr/x and the Saja Boys. The latter Netflix release has reached not only Billboard music charts but also become the most streamed animated feature ever. With that in mind, we look back at […]
The Bands of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Are Having a Charts Battle in Real Life Too
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s K-Pop Demon Hunters is currently topping the streamer’s most-watched rankings, and in a funny life-imitating-art moment, the soundtrack’s leading singles from the film’s songwriter EJAE are now battling it out on the Billboard 100. In the film, the heroic Huntrix, who fight demons by stage light, are fan-favorite K-pop performers […]
The Real Emotion That Brought the Earworms of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Life
Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix have a hit on their hands with KPop Demon Hunters, the fantasy action film that’s given us a trio of new heroines who slay evil while singing truly infectious music. The pop tracks stay with you long after the movie’s over, and it’s a testament to the incredible collaboration between the […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors on Meeting Fan Expectations and Championing Original, Inclusive Animation
When Sony Pictures Animation first announced KPop Demon Hunters back in 2021, director, writer, and longtime K-pop devotee Maggie Kang (The Lego Ninjago Movie) envisioned the project as both a love letter to the early days of the genre she grew up with and a vibrant celebration of Korean culture. Teaming up with co-director Chris […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Hilarious, Kaleidoscopic, Monster-Hunting Bop
In an era where K-pop music groups have undeniably become a dominant force in the global music scene, Sony Pictures Animation‘s latest film, KPop Demon Hunters, does more than ride the wave of this craze. It cleverly presents the phenomenon in an action-packed animated film that serves as a gateway for parents who are curious […]