'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Officially Enters the Oscar 2026 Nomination List

Kapanlagi.com - The Netflix film Kpop Demon Hunters continues to show its success and dominance after officially entering the list of 35 animated films eligible to compete in the 98th Academy Awards. This film has not only achieved great success on Netflix but has also paved the way to prestigious awards thanks to its Oscar-qualifying screening strategy.

With an extraordinary viewing record, the success of its soundtrack on Billboard, and support from fans around the world, the film is now one of the most prominent animated films at next year's Oscars. Curious about the details? Check out the following news!

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1. Kpop Demon Hunters Passes Oscar 2025 Qualification

Kpop Demon Hunters Film Clip (Credit: x.com/@SonyAnimation)

Kpop Demon Hunters officially became one of the 35 animated films that qualified for the Best Animated Feature category at the 98th Academy Awards. This list was released by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, featuring various films from major studios like Disney, Netflix, Crunchyroll, Sony, and others. Despite being known for its streaming numbers, the film also had a limited theatrical release in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in June as one of the main requirements for entering the Oscars.

In the animation category, Kpop Demon Hunters competes with other big titles such as Elio, Zootopia 2, Arco, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. Unfortunately, the popular Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 did not make the list. Netflix previously confirmed that Kpop Demon Hunters is the most-watched film of all time on their platform with over 541 million viewing hours, with an estimated revenue of 18 million US dollars from its limited theater run. The soundtrack of this film also managed to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, with one of its hit tracks titled Golden.

2. Synopsis and Production Details of Kpop Demon Hunters

Kpop Demon Hunters Movie Clip (Credit: x.com/@SonyAnimation)

Kpop Demon Hunters tells the story of a K-pop idol group that leads a double life as both idols and demon hunters. Behind the glamorous stage and idol life, the group members secretly fight against supernatural forces that threaten the world. This film combines elements of action, fantasy, mythology, humor, and emotional friendship dynamics. The colorful visuals and distinctive K-pop soundtrack give the film a strong identity and make it well-received by fans.

The film is directed by Maggie Kang as the story writer and Chris Applehans in the direction and technical aspects. This collaboration successfully produced an animated film with a strong narrative and maximum direction. The animation for this film was handled by two major studios, Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, resulting in stunning animated visuals. The film also collaborated with professional musicians such as EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, TWICE, EXO, who contributed to shaping the film's atmosphere through the songs performed. The immense hard work put into this film proves its worthiness for the Oscar 2025.

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