KPop Demon Hunters brings Huntr/x to life with new world concert tour
Netflix and AEG Presents have announced a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters. Here's what is known so far about the live shows, the film's success and why fans are already waiting for tickets.
KPop Demon Hunters is going beyond the screen. The streaming giant Netflix, has announced a global concert tour for the hit animated film in partnership with live entertainment company AEG Presents, with the shows set to launch next year. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City.
While the streamer has yet to reveal tour dates, ticket details or host cities, Netflix said the live experience would bring the world of KPop Demon Hunters “to life in spectacular ways”. A waitlist for updates is already live, signalling strong early interest from fans of the breakout musical fantasy film.
Why is Netflix turning KPop Demon Hunters into a live concert tour?
Netflix is betting on the continued global popularity of KPop Demon Hunters, which has become one of the platform’s biggest success stories. During the presentation, Netflix president of ad sales Amy Reinhard said the company wanted to extend the momentum generated by the film’s music, characters and fan response.
Reinhard pointed to the film’s growing cultural footprint, including sing-alongs, Halloween costumes and mentions during major public events such as the US Open and Buckingham Palace. She also claimed the film sparked a rise in travel interest towards South Korea.
What is KPop Demon Hunters about?
The animated film follows fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x — made up of Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who secretly battle supernatural forces while maintaining their pop star personas. Their biggest challenge comes in the form of a rival boy band revealed to be demons in disguise.
The voice cast includes Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, while the film was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
How successful has the film been for Netflix?
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters premiered in June 2025 and quickly emerged as a massive global hit. The film reportedly became Netflix’s most-watched English-language movie of all time within its first 91 days of release, while also earning millions during a limited theatrical run.
With the upcoming tour, Netflix appears to be expanding the franchise into a wider live entertainment property, combining K-pop-inspired music performances with the film’s fantasy-driven storytelling.
KPop Demon Hunters is going beyond the screen. The streaming giant Netflix, has announced a global concert tour for the hit animated film in partnership with live entertainment company AEG Presents, with the shows set to launch next year. The announcement was made during Netflix’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City.
While the streamer has yet to reveal tour dates, ticket details or host cities, Netflix said the live experience would bring the world of KPop Demon Hunters “to life in spectacular ways”. A waitlist for updates is already live, signalling strong early interest from fans of the breakout musical fantasy film.
Why is Netflix turning KPop Demon Hunters into a live concert tour?
Netflix is betting on the continued global popularity of KPop Demon Hunters, which has become one of the platform’s biggest success stories. During the presentation, Netflix president of ad sales Amy Reinhard said the company wanted to extend the momentum generated by the film’s music, characters and fan response.
Reinhard pointed to the film’s growing cultural footprint, including sing-alongs, Halloween costumes and mentions during major public events such as the US Open and Buckingham Palace. She also claimed the film sparked a rise in travel interest towards South Korea.
What is KPop Demon Hunters about?
The animated film follows fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x — made up of Rumi, Mira and Zoey — who secretly battle supernatural forces while maintaining their pop star personas. Their biggest challenge comes in the form of a rival boy band revealed to be demons in disguise.
The voice cast includes Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo, while the film was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.
How successful has the film been for Netflix?
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters premiered in June 2025 and quickly emerged as a massive global hit. The film reportedly became Netflix’s most-watched English-language movie of all time within its first 91 days of release, while also earning millions during a limited theatrical run.
With the upcoming tour, Netflix appears to be expanding the franchise into a wider live entertainment property, combining K-pop-inspired music performances with the film’s fantasy-driven storytelling.
