Netflix’s newest animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, has taken the world by storm — and it’s not just K-pop fans who are loving it.
This action-packed musical, made by Sony Pictures Animation, blends thrilling battles with catchy songs, and it’s already winning hearts around the globe. Since its release, the movie has earned a glowing 94% critic score and a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
What Makes KPop Demon Hunters So Popular?
Critics and fans alike are praising the movie for its amazing animation, fun characters, and exciting story. The voice cast — including Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo — brings the main trio to life with energy and charm. These stars voice the members of Huntrix, a K-pop girl group with a secret mission: to hunt down demons hiding in plain sight.
While some reviewers mentioned that they wanted to see more backstory and world-building, most agreed that the film was a fresh and fun take on both K-pop and supernatural adventure.
Number 1 on Netflix and Rising
According to FlixPatrol, KPop Demon Hunters shot to the top of Netflix’s global movie chart on June 21, 2025, just days after its release. Fans have been rewatching scenes, sharing clips on social media, and falling in love with the film’s powerful soundtrack.
The movie’s music is getting just as much attention. Netflix worked with real K-pop producers who have made songs for global stars like BTS and BLACKPINK. One of the standout tracks, “TAKEDOWN” — performed by TWICE in the movie — has already been streamed over 300,000 times on Spotify.
What’s the Story?
Huntrix isn’t your ordinary pop group. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are also demon hunters, using their singing voices to keep an ancient seal (called the Honmoon) from breaking. If it fails, the demon king Gwi-Ma — voiced by Byung-hun Lee — could return and feed on human souls.
But there’s trouble ahead. A demon named Jinu (voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop) creates a rival K-pop boy band called Saja Boys. Their goal? Steal fans’ energy to weaken the seal, and help evil take over the world.
Co-directed by Maggie Kang, a Korean-American artist who worked on Minions: The Rise of Gru, the film blends South Korean folklore with today’s pop culture. It’s bright, bold, and brings something totally new to the animated movie scene.