Celebrating KPop Demon Hunters, the animated masterpiece that united the world

Unless you were sleeping under a rock, we’re almost certain you’ve heard of Sony Animation and Netflix’s animated masterpiece, KPop Demon Hunters. Released one year ago on June 20, 2025, the film quickly became an overnight sensation, spawning endless fanfic, TikTok dance videos, a place in the Criterion Collection, and even a McDonald’s collaboration. But KPop Demon Hunters‘ achievements don’t stop there: along with becoming the most-watched Netflix Original movie ever, its hit song “Golden” has been performed across multiple talk shows and on Saturday Night Live (as part of a sketch featuring Bad Bunny, but still). There’s even a KPop Demon Hunters world tour planned. But the success of KPDH goes far deeper than accolades and merch — even if that Derpy Tiger Lego set looks amazing.