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Netflix's Reigning Champion Film Delivers Special Gift to Massive Fanbase!

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Netflix's Reigning Champion Film Delivers Special Gift to Massive Fanbase!

The animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" has achieved monumental success since its release on June 20, 2025, solidifying its status as an Oscar contender and earning five Grammy Nominations for its acclaimed soundtrack. The film garnered a Certified Fresh critics score of 96% and a Verified Fresh audience score of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside a global box office gross exceeding $25 million during its limited theatrical run. It dominated the Netflix Top 10 charts for an impressive 23 consecutive weeks, with its music generating substantial streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify. Given its widespread popularity, a sequel has been announced and is slated for release in 2029.

To further delight its dedicated fanbase, Netflix has unveiled a special digital artbook titled "The Art of KPop Demon Hunters." This 142-page art book offers an in-depth look into the creation of the hit film, featuring details on how the creative team brought its world and characters to life. It also includes exclusive, never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes concept art and storyboards, showcasing various design options developed for characters like Huntr/x and Jinu, which notably differ from their final on-screen appearances. Currently, the free digital version is accessible as a web page on the Netflix website, allowing users to scroll through the pages while listening to the film's soundtrack. For collectors and enthusiasts, physical copies of "The Art of KPop Demon Hunters" will be available for pre-order starting January 1, 2026, with a current price of $29.95.

The phenomenon of "KPop Demon Hunters" extends beyond the screen and into a vast array of official merchandise designed to appease fans and celebrate the fictional music groups. Funko has opened pre-orders for its "KPop Demon Hunters" collection, which includes figures of popular characters such as Huntr/x, Jinu, and Derpie with Sussie. Mattel also announced a "KPop Demon Hunters" doll line, featuring the Huntr/x girls in their distinct "What It Sounds Like" outfits, although pre-orders for these dolls have concluded on the Netflix merch store. Additionally, Netflix has launched its own comprehensive "KPop Demon Hunters" collection on its official merch page, offering a diverse range of items including clothing, ornaments, stickers, accessories, notebooks, and, in true K-Pop fashion, official lightsticks for Huntr/x and Saja Boys. Physical copies of the film's highly successful soundtrack have also been released, each containing a randomized photocard of one of the Huntr/x members, adding an element of surprise for fans.

Directed by Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, and written by Hannah McMechan, Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, and Danya Jimenez, "KPop Demon Hunters" is a PG-rated animated feature with a runtime of 96 minutes. Produced by Aron Warner, the film spans multiple genres including Animation, Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Music, and Family. The voice cast includes Arden Cho as Rumi and May Hong as Mira, bringing the vibrant characters of this successful Netflix film to life. "KPop Demon Hunters" is available to stream on Netflix, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in its dynamic world.

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