‘Scary Movie 6’ Makes Movie History With a K-pop Demon Hunters Joke Nobody Saw Coming
KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 American animated musical fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. It follows the K-pop girl group Huntrix, who secretly fight demons while facing a rival boy band called the Saja Boys, who are also demons in disguise. The film, produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, became a massive global hit after its June 20, 2025 release, becoming the platform’s most-watched original title with over 500 million views.
It was widely praised for its animation, music, and storytelling, and won major awards including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. A sequel is currently in development.
