K-pop Demon Hunters blends spectacular animation with chart-topping music to create Netflix's biggest animated surprise hit of the year. Sony Pictures' animated film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who use their secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats.

• Animation style draws inspiration from Spider-Verse and Mitchells vs. The Machines, offering something fresh compared to traditional Disney animation
• Music serves as the film's beating heart, with songs like Golden, Soda Pop, and What It Sounds Like climbing streaming charts worldwide
• Director Maggie Kang describes the film as her "love letter to K-pop and her Korean roots"
• Authentic Korean representation throughout, from character design to animation techniques specifically depicting Korean facial features
• Character dynamics feel genuine and lived-in, particularly the friendship between the three Huntrix members
• Strong potential for award nominations and franchise expansion

Letterbox'd Synopsis: When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they’re using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

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