Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix, AEG Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trademark
The group argues they have been “forced to surrender control over its commercial identity simply because Defendants have greater resources" The post Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix, AEG Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trademark appeared first on TheWrap .
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the "KPop Demon Hunters" name. The band's legal representatives claim that Netflix and the companies involved are "jealously guarding" their own intellectual property rights while disregarding the rights of others to profit from the name.
Demon Hunter, a well-known and celebrated metal band, has consistently released albums, toured, and sold merchandise to a large and dedicated audience since its formation at the turn of the century. The lawsuit states that Netflix and AEG released a movie titled "KPop Demon Hunters" in 2025, which reached unprecedented success, not only as a film on Netflix's streaming service but also through the "KPop Demon Hunters" movie soundtrack album and merchandise.
The lawsuit further claims that the defendants have aggressively moved into almost complete overlap with the goods and services offered by Demon Hunter under the Demon Hunter mark, creating a substantial likelihood of confusion among consumers. Demon Hunter argues that Netflix, Netflix Studios, and AEG have diverted consumers that the band has built over the years and that their greater size and strength allow them to eclipse Demon Hunter's established identity, effectively misappropriating the mark's source-identifying significance.
The lawsuit demands treble damages, exemplary damages, injunctive relief, Netflix's profits, and attorneys' fees.
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