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K-Pop: Demon Hunters
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Hannah McMechan
  • Danya Jimenez
Produced by
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
June 2025
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

K-Pop: Demon Hunters is the working title for an upcoming animated musical fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Premise

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When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

— Sony Pictures Animation

Cast

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  • Ji-Young Yoo

Production

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On March 8, 2021, Sony Pictures Animation announced that Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang would co-direct K-Pop: Demon Hunters, with writing duo Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez writing the script and Aron Warner serving as a producer.[1][2] Mingjue Helen Chen and Ami Thompson were announced as production designer and art director, respectively.[1] Ji-Young Yoo was revealed to star in the film in April of 2025.[3]

Release

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In June 2024, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film, planning to release it in 2025.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Donnelly, Matt (March 8, 2021). "Animated Musical About Demon Hunting K-Pop Girl Group in the Works at Sony (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - K-Pop: Demon Hunters". Variety Insight. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ^ David S. Cohen; Paula Hendrickson; Karen Idelson; Nick Krewen; Todd Longwell; Stuart Miller (April 9, 2025). "Variety's Legal Impact Report 2025: Meet Hollywood's Top Entertainment Attorneys". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 6, 2024). "Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans Directing Animated Feature 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' For Netflix – First Look". Deadline Hollywood.
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