History of KPop Demon Hunters in Timeline

KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 animated musical fantasy action comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released by Netflix. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film features a screenplay by Kang, Appelhans, Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez, based on Kang's story. The voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong and others. The film centers on HUNTR/X, a fictional K-pop girl group who secretly hunt demons while battling a rival boy band whose members are secretly demons themselves.

March 2021: KPop Demon Hunters in Production

In March 2021, KPop Demon Hunters was reported to be in production at Sony Pictures Animation, with the full creative team attached. The film was influenced by concert lighting, editorial photography, music videos, anime, and Korean dramas.

March 2021: K-Pop: Demon Hunters announced at Sony Pictures Animation

In March 2021, a film with the working title K-Pop: Demon Hunters was announced to be underway at Sony Pictures Animation. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans were to direct with Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez writing the script. Aron Warner and Michelle L.M. Wong were announced as producers.

March 2021: Initial Announcement of Film

In March 2021, when the film KPop Demon Hunters was first announced, a release timetable was not set. Later that month, the film was listed to have a theatrical release.

2021: Film Conceived and Influenced by Korean Culture

In 2021, the film 'KPop Demon Hunters' was conceived by Kang, inspired by Korean culture, mythology, and demonology. She wanted to differentiate the characters from typical superheroines. Appelhans joined, aiming to highlight the power of music in unity and community.

April 2022: Netflix Filing Registered

In April 2022, Netflix registered a filing for the film KPop Demon Hunters.

February 2023: Confirmation of Netflix Release

In February 2023, KPop Demon Hunters was confirmed to be coming to Netflix in a Business Insider interview with Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman.

June 2024: Announced Release in 2025

In June 2024, it was announced that the film KPop Demon Hunters would be released in 2025.

April 2025: Ji-young Yoo Announced as Star

In April 2025, Ji-young Yoo was revealed to star in the film KPop Demon Hunters. The remainder of the cast was announced later that month.

April 2025: Release Date Details

In April 2025, it was revealed by an animator that KPop Demon Hunters would be released in June, and later that month, a release date of June 20, 2025, was announced.

June 20, 2025: KPop Demon Hunters released on Netflix

On June 20, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters was released on Netflix. The release received positive reviews, praising its animation, visual style, voice acting, humor, and music.

2025: KPop Demon Hunters film released

In 2025, KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical fantasy film by Sony Pictures Animation, was released on Netflix. The film features a K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X, leading double lives as demon hunters, confronting a rival boy band secretly composed of demons. The film stars Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and others.