K‑Pop Demon Hunters is the animation hit no one saw coming. A K‑pop girl group that slays demons by night, Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Josie and the Pussycats with a dash of Blackpink, sounds like the stuff of late-night anime,

K‑Pop Demon Hunters, a much-awaited animated musical, premiered on Netflix on June 20, 2025. According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, the visually striking film follows Huntr/x, a K‑pop girl group who secretly fight demons with their music‑powered abilities.

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss Dan Lin weigh in on how a unique concept and authenticity propelled the animated feature into long-term success.