KPop Demon Hunters Officially Returns In November with Definitive New Release

Criterion Collection to Release Physical Edition of 'KPop Demon Hunters' with Special Features

Criterion Collection to Release Physical Edition of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ with Special Features

The Criterion Collection has announced the physical release of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ an animated film produced by Netflix. The release, set for November 3, 2026, includes a 4K UHD disc with Dolby Vision HDR, two Blu-ray discs featuring the film and special features, and a variety of collectible items. The cover art, created by Ami Thompson, depicts the main characters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in action against a backdrop of geometric patterns representing the film’s mystical Honmoon barrier. Special features include a feature-length animatic with director commentary, a new making-of documentary, and two video essays by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou of Every Frame a Painting. The release also includes lyric videos for each song in the film, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and descriptive audio. Physical extras consist of collectible postcards with original artwork by the film’s artists and a physical essay by critic Karen Han. The 4K + Blu-ray three-disc set is priced at $39.96, the two-disc Blu-ray set at $31.96, and the two-disc DVD set at $23.96. This release joins other Netflix titles in the Criterion Collection, such as ‘Roma,’ ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ and ‘Frankenstein.’ The film, which won an Oscar, has been celebrated for its unique blend of K-pop culture and animated storytelling, making this physical release a significant event for fans and collectors alike.

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