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Photo courtesy of the Criterion Collection. © 2026 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved.
The Criterion Collection has announced that KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, a global animated phenomenon that has inspired millions, will be released November 3, 2026 in 4K UHD + Blu-ray plus Blu-ray and DVD editions.
Few films have taken the world by storm quite like KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, an Academy Award–winning sensation overflowing with dazzling animation, unforgettable characters, and tenaciously catchy songs. At the film’s center is the chart-topping girl group HUNTR/X, whose three members—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—have been busy juggling the pressures of stardom with their secret duty to shield their fans from supernatural forces. When their demon enemies suddenly take the form of a rival boy band, the trio must overcome their deepest self-doubts and use their music to protect humanity. Richly layered with references to Korean culture both ancient and modern, this generation-bridging phenomenon has inspired millions of fans with its message of friendship and self-acceptance.
Features a new cover by character designer Ami Thompson.
2025 • 96 minutes • Color • Atmos/5.1 surround • 2.39:1 aspect ratio
4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION
SRP: $49.95
STREET: 11/3/26
DISC COUNT: 3
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital master, approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
- Full feature-length animatic, with a new introduction by Kang and Appelhans
- New making-of documentary
- Two video essays by filmmakers Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting)
- Lyric videos
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
- Collectible postcards featuring original illustrations by artists who worked on the film
- PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2026 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved.BLU-RAY EDITION
SRP: $39.95
STREET: 11/3/26
DISC COUNT: 2
DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital master, approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- Full feature-length animatic, with a new introduction by Kang and Appelhans
- New making-of documentary
- Two video essays by filmmakers Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting)
- Lyric videos
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
- Collectible postcards featuring original illustrations by artists who worked on the film
- PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2026 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved.DVD EDITION
SRP: $29.95
STREET: 11/3/26
DISC COUNT: 2
DIRECTOR-APPROVED DVD EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital master, approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
- Full feature-length animatic, with a new introduction by Kang and Appelhans
- New making-of documentary
- Two video essays by filmmakers Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting)
- Lyric videos
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
- Collectible postcards featuring original illustrations by artists who worked on the film
- PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2026 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2026 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reserved.