KPop Demon Hunters gets Criterion 4K Blu-ray release
KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix's major animated hit, is receiving a Criterion special edition home release after wide success including an Oscar and several theatrical runs. Netflix first released the film on June 20, 2025, with limited U.S. theatrical dates and later sing-along and anniversary showings. In August 2026 Criterion announced a 3-disc 4K Blu-ray special edition plus two-disc Blu-ray and DVD editions due November 3, 2026, featuring a new 4K master approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, a making-of documentary, essays, animatic, lyric videos, and collectible postcards, reinforcing the film's legacy as a sequel is planned but may be delayed.
Criterion is issuing a 4K Blu-ray special edition November 3, 2026.
Context
The film premiered on Netflix in June 2025 and had limited theatrical runs. It won awards and inspired merchandise. A sequel was teased for 2029 but may face delays.
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