{
  "id": 907542,
  "title": "‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Physical Release on 4K Blu-ray and DVD: Preorder It Here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/kpop-demon-hunters-finally-gets-physical-release-on-4k-blu-ray-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T21:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/kpop-demon-hunters-film-blu-ray-dvd-4k-physical-release-buy-1236255905/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical that debuted on Netflix a year ago, is finally receiving a physical release from Criterion Collection. The film, which has been streamed extensively and won two Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, now comes in a three-disc set with special features and an improved 4K digital master. Disc one features the new directors-approved version in Dolby Vision HDR with Dolby Atmos sound. The remaining two discs are packed with bonus features, including introductions by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, a making-of documentary, video essays, lyric videos, and an art book. The DVD and Blu-ray editions also include bonus content, showcasing Criterion's commitment to presenting films \"as its maker would want it seen.\" The release, available for preorder at $49.95 from both Amazon and Criterion.com, signals a rare physical release for a Netflix original title and is a significant milestone for fans and collectors.",
  "summary": "The Criterion Collection edition marks the first time the hit animated film has been available for viewing outside of streaming — save for a brief theatrical run.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"KPop Demon Hunters\" animated musical debuts on Netflix a year ago",
    "Criterion Collection releases physical \"KPop Demon Hunters\" on 4K Blu-ray and DVD",
    "Preorder available for $49.95 from Amazon and Criterion.com"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Reveals New Cover Art for Criterion Blu-ray Release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kpop-demon-hunters-reveals-new-cover-art-for-criterion-blu-ray-release",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}