Netflix animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters” has been named one of many works eligible for nomination on the U.S. Academy Awards, elevating expectations about how far the worldwide hit might go in Hollywood’s awards season.
The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences introduced the record of 35 movies Friday that qualify for consideration within the characteristic animation class on the 98th Academy Awards. “KPop Demon Hunters” was included on the record, drawing consideration from business watchers.
The record additionally options Disney titles similar to “Elio” and “Zootopia 2,” together with Japanese blockbusters which have sparked main international reactions, together with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Film: The Infinity Citadel” and “Chainsaw Man – The Film: Reze Arc”
“KPop Demon Hunters” follows Huntrix, a Ok-pop woman group that protects the world from evil spirits. The movie has loved sturdy international momentum since its launch in June. It reached primary worldwide instantly after launch and went on to set Netflix’s all-time viewership file for a movie, pushed by phrase of mouth. A sequel has already been greenlit.
The soundtrack has additionally made waves. Songs similar to “Golden,” “Soda Pop,” and “Your Idol” entered Billboard’s important chart, amplifying the movie’s attain past animation audiences.
The official nominees for the Academy’s characteristic animation class will probably be introduced on Jan. 22, 2026, and the awards ceremony will happen on Mar. 15.
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