KPop Demon Hunters to Release on Criterion Blu‑ray
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- KPop Demon Hunters is slated for a Criterion Blu‑ray release, with pre‑orders now open.
- Criterion lists the film in Blu‑ray and 4K UHD editions at $39.95 and $49.95 respectively.
- Netflix reports the film was the most streamed movie of 2025 and its soundtrack topped the Billboard 200, with the lead single “Golden” holding No. 1 on the Hot 100.
- Mattel (alongside Hasbro) was named a global “co‑master” toy licensee for the film, a dual‑license structure described as unprecedented.
- Sony Pictures Animation is co‑producing a sequel with Netflix, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning.
Why it matters: The Criterion Blu‑ray opens a premium physical market for Netflix and Criterion, turning the film’s streaming dominance—most‑watched movie of 2025—and its Billboard‑topping soundtrack into tangible sales, while the concurrent licensing deals with Mattel and Hasbro and a slated sequel signal a sustained, multi‑platform franchise expansion.
