KPop Demon Hunters

Rumors from Bloomberg indicate Netflix is mulling a live tour for the fictional K-pop demon hunters HUNTR/X from its blockbuster animated film, building on their recent Oscar-winning 'Golden' performance and ahead of the sequel announced March 12. Logistical hurdles from split management and trademarks could complicate execution.

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Following its nominations for best animated feature and original song "Golden," Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters secured both awards at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, won best original song presented by Lionel Richie—marking the first K-pop winner and first with more than four credited writers. The acceptance speech was cut short by the orchestra, drawing boos from the audience.

Funko has launched pre-orders for the second wave of its KPop Demon Hunters Pop! collectibles, adding new characters and variants to the lineup. This release follows the first wave and coincides with broader merchandising efforts by other toy companies. The figures cater to fans of the popular animated franchise.

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Olivia Dean claimed artist of the year and album of the year at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester. The ceremony featured performances by Harry Styles and the group Huntr/x, while host Jack Whitehall referenced a recent BAFTA broadcast mishap. Lola Young and Rosalia also secured wins during the event.

K-pop group TWICE delivered a performance of their hit song 'Strategy' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 23, 2026. The appearance marked their third visit to the program and celebrated the track's inclusion in the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Host Jimmy Fallon praised the group as a 'Grammy-level artist,' according to fan accounts.

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Screenwriters Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, known for the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, have been hired to write the screenplay for Tim Burton's reimagining of the 1958 classic Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman. Warner Bros. Pictures is producing the project, with Burton directing and producing alongside others. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.