Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters has won Best Animated Feature at the Producers Guild of America Awards, boosting its chances for the 2026 Academy Awards. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the movie is nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Golden. This victory adds to its earlier successes at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and Grammys.
KPop Demon Hunters, released on Netflix in June 2025, has now surpassed 500 million views, solidifying its status as a global hit blending K-pop with supernatural animation.
The film's Producers Guild of America (PGA) win for Best Animated Feature is a strong indicator of potential Oscar success in the same category at the 98th Academy Awards. It builds on recent Oscar nominations in two categories—see prior coverage in this series—and prior triumphs including Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Original Song (Golden) at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Best Animated Feature, and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film faces competition from Zootopia 2 and Little Amélie at the Oscars. Industry observers see the PGA momentum as key, though outcomes remain competitive. This streak positions KPop Demon Hunters as a frontrunner, potentially historic for K-pop infused animation.