US EditionOscars 2026: Kpop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Film and Best Original Song
The film became Netflix's most-watched original animated movie and won 10 Annie Awards, highlighting the global reach of South Korean pop culture.
- On Sunday, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, defeating Arco, Elio, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.
- Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced by Michelle and Wong, the Netflix blockbuster blends Korean mythology with K-pop idol culture. It emerged as the streamer's most-watched original animated film, marking a major milestone for South Korean creatives.
- The film's soundtrack, led by the Grammy-winning hit Golden, landed eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Kang became the first director of South Korean descent to win Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars.
- During her acceptance speech, Kang apologized to "those of you who look like me" for the long delay in representation. "This is for Korea and for Koreans everywhere," she said, as HUNTR/X's singing voices reacted in the audience.
- Ahead of the ceremony, Netflix announced a sequel with Kang and Appelhans returning to direct and write. The follow-up marks the first project under their new exclusive multi-year deal with the streamer, aiming for 2029 release.
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Canadian filmmakers win animation awards at Oscars, including Toronto's Maggie Kang for 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Canadian animation had a big night at the Oscars, with Toronto and Montreal filmmakers both taking home top prizes for KPop Demon Hunters and The Girl Who Cried Pearls.
Lee congratulates Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' on winning Academy Awards
President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters" on winning Academy awards, expressing hope that the animated film's success would further expand the global reach of Korean culture.
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CP24‘We’re taking over’: Canadian animators win big at Oscars, call on streaming giants to fund local arts
Moments after winning an Oscar, Maciek Szczerbowski reflected on his parents fleeing Poland decades ago in search of a better life in Canada.
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