Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over KPop Demon Hunters
Demon Hunter, a Christian metal band formed in 2000, said in the lawsuit that the recent announcement of a tour based on Netflix's hit movie has created consumer confusion and threatens to "eclipse" its brand.
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court. The band alleges that Netflix's upcoming concert tour based on Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" infringes on its trademarks. According to the lawsuit, the tour's announcement has led to consumer confusion and threatens to overshadow Demon Hunter's brand.
Demon Hunter's attorney, John Tehranian, stated that Netflix has no right to use the "KPOP DEMON HUNTERS" mark or launch a live touring show and merchandise under those marks. The band, formed in Seattle in 2000, recently released an album and is set to embark on a U.S. tour in October. Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" film, about a K-Pop group that battles demons, debuted in June 2025 and became the platform's most-watched movie, winning Academy Awards for best animated feature and best song.
In May, Netflix partnered with AEG for the tour based on the movie. Demon Hunter claims that Netflix's actions could lead to consumer confusion and prevent its own brand from reaching the marketplace. The lawsuit seeks an injunction blocking the use of "KPop Demon Hunters" on music, merchandise, or live concert promotion, as well as unspecified monetary damages.
The case is currently being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, No. 2:26-cv-09191.
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