KPop Demon Hunters – Film, Characters & Collectibles
The most-watched film in Netflix history, two Academy Awards, and a song that made history. Here is what it is, who HUNTR/X are, and what is worth buying.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
What it is
KPop Demon Hunters arrived on Netflix on 20 June 2025. It is an animated film from Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
The premise: a K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X, are secretly demon hunters. Their music is not merely music – it is the barrier keeping demons out of the world.
The film runs just 95 minutes. In that time it became a global phenomenon – something nobody predicted.
The records
- The most-watched film in Netflix history – past 500 million views.
- Two Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
- Two Golden Globes.
- All ten Annie Awards it was nominated for.
- More than 52 consecutive weeks in Netflix's global top ten.
HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys
The group is a trio:
The leader – the film's central character.
The tall one, with the sharpest humour.
The youngest and most energetic of the three.
Against them stand the Saja Boys – a boy band who are not what they appear – and Gwi-Ma, the central antagonist.
The singing voices belong to EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI.
"Golden" made history
The film's signature song did not stay on the soundtrack – it became a global number one.
- Reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The first K-pop song to win a Grammy.
- HUNTR/X became the first K-pop girl group to top the Hot 100.
- It also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The striking part: the group does not exist. They are animated characters – and they made history on real music charts.
The sequel
Netflix confirmed a sequel in March 2026. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans return, as part of a new multi-year deal with the platform.
A live concert tour featuring the HUNTR/X voices has also been announced.
No release date for the second film has been announced – we update this guide whenever there is official news.
What to choose
- Figures: the three members of HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys.
- Plush: led by Derpy – the tiger-cat who became a favourite.
- Apparel: t-shirts and hoodies carrying the group's artwork.
- Accessories: keyrings, bags, pins.
- Posters & decor: in the film's striking purple and gold palette.
Frequently asked questions
- What is KPop Demon Hunters?
- A Netflix animated film from Sony Pictures Animation, released in June 2025. It follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop girl group who are secretly demon hunters.
- How successful was it?
- It is the most-watched film in Netflix history, past 500 million views. It won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes and every Annie Award it was nominated for.
- Do HUNTR/X actually exist?
- No – they are animated characters. Even so, their song "Golden" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first K-pop song to win a Grammy. The voices belong to EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI.
- Will there be a second film?
- Yes. Netflix confirmed it in March 2026, with the same directors returning. No date has been announced yet.
- Where can I find KPop Demon Hunters merchandise in Thessaloniki?
- At the Techbox store (Al. Papanastasiou 100) and online at techbox.com.gr. You can order online and collect from the store with no shipping cost.
