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KPop Demon Hunters Returns In November with Definitive New Release

Netflix and The Criterion Collection are bringing 2025's animated K-pop hit musical KPop Demon Hunters home with a new 4K physical release.

KPop Demon Hunters Returns In November with Definitive New Release

In November, KPop Demon Hunters will be making a triumphant return with a definitive new release from the Criterion Collection. The Oscar-winning animated film, which premiered on Netflix, will be available in a variety of physical formats. The cover art, designed by Ami Thompson, features the Huntr/x members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in action, with the backdrop of the film's mystical Honmoon barrier.

The 4K UHD disc will boast Dolby Vision HDR, while there will be two Blu-rays containing the film and special features. These include a feature-length animatic with an introduction by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, a new making-of documentary, and two video essays by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou from Every Frame a Painting. A trailer for the film is also included.

Additionally, the release will feature English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as English descriptive audio. Physical goodies include collectible postcards with original illustrations by some of the film's artists, as well as a physical essay by critic Karen Han, previously a writer for Polygon.

The Criterion Collection edition of KPop Demon Hunters will be available for pre-order starting November 3. The pricing starts at $23.96 for the two-disc DVD set and goes up to $39.96 for the 4K + Blu-ray three-disc set.

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