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KPop Demon Hunters expansion and trademark lawsuit

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The Netflix animated series *KPop Demon Hunters* has broadened its reach beyond the screen. After a limited‑edition instant‑noodle partnership with South Korea’s Nongshim sold out in August 2025, Netflix issued a larger follow‑up set in mid‑2026. That same month the series received an Italian‑language version, showcased at the Giffoni Film Festival with a live‑concert style screening. This rollout included a “sing‑along” version that retains original English songs with on-screen subtitles. Two days later the show’s musical impact was highlighted internationally. Its soundtrack earned a Grammy nomination, joining a short list of Korean acts to achieve the honor. Voice actress Rei Ami, who performed the character Zoey’s songs, secured two platinum certifications, announced new solo releases and a tour, and was slated to co‑host a Discovery Channel Shark Week special alongside Ken Jeong. In July 2026 the title smashed Netflix’s streaming records, logging 648.7 million total views—more than twice the runner‑up and overtaking *Red Notice* as the platform’s all‑time most‑watched film. The popularity continued, adding 130 million views in the first half of 2026 and ranking fourth among all Netflix titles for that period. The hit song “Golden” topped charts in the UK and US, was listed among NME’s 50 best songs of 2025, and sparked sing‑along theatre events, a McDonald’s tie‑in, and plans for a worldwide concert tour. ~~Further expanding~~ Expanding its physical media ~~presence,~~ and supplemental content, the Criterion Collection announced a deluxe 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release scheduled for November 3, 2026, featuring a new digital master and a making‑of documentary. Additionally, Random House Worlds released ‘The Art of KPop Demon Hunters’, an art book containing over 500 pieces of conceptual art and commentary on the film’s visual evolution and cultural influences. A sequel has been confirmed for 2029. However, the franchise faces legal challenges. ~~In August 2026, the Seattle-based Christian metal band Demon Hunter, through its company Hyde Lane, filed a federal trademark lawsuit in California against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and AEG Presents.~~

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