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By Jennifer Green
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Creepy demons, violence in action-comedy animation.
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KPop Demon Hunters
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 186 parent reviews
Parents say that while this 1986 animated movie offers catchy songs, colorful animations, and themes of friendship and self-acceptance, there are concerns about its suitability for young children due to its mature content, including sexualized imagery, demonic themes, and aggressive language. Reviewers highlight a mix of positive messages about overcoming shame and embracing imperfection, while others caution that the film's portrayal of demons and some suggestive elements may be alarming or inappropriate for younger viewers.
- positive themes
- catchy songs
- mature content
- demonic imagery
- parental discretion
- age-appropriate concerns
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 193 kid reviews
Kids say this is a fun and energetic movie that appeals to children and families, with catchy songs and themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and courage. However, there are mixed opinions, with some reviewers criticizing the content as too violent or inappropriate for certain age groups, while others praise its creativity and entertaining elements.
- entertaining for kids
- catchy songs
- mixed reviews
- themes of friendship
- concerns about violence
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What's the Story?
In KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) are the members of female Korean pop band Huntrix. They're also demon hunters, trained from a young age by Celine (Yunjin Kim) to help save the world from evil demons overseen by demon king Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun). Demon Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) proposes forming his own boy band to take down Huntrix and take over the world. But Jinu isn't entirely convinced by Gwi-Ma's methods, and when he makes a real connection with Rumi, who is also hiding her own secret, he might change his mind about the plan.
Is It Any Good?
What's not to like about an animated superhero tale set against the world of K-pop music? Despite some creepy aspects involving demons sucking people's souls out of their bodies, KPop Demon Hunters has a general innocence and even jolliness to it. The three besties who form the warrior girl-band love to stuff their faces (resulting in poorly timed burps), and spew popcorn from their eyes at the sight of a boy's six-pack abs. They're fun to watch, and the film's musical numbers are undeniably catchy, too.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how KPop Demon Hunters mixes musical elements and humor with the fact that the story revolves around a world in danger. What genre would you say this film is?
In the movie, some characters are told things like "you are too much" or "you don't deserve a family." How do you think words like that can affect someone's self-esteem? Have you ever seen or heard someone being told they weren't "enough"—whether at school, online, or in media? How did it make you feel, and what would you want to say in that moment?
The movie has themes of teamwork and belonging. What does it mean to you to feel like you "belong" in a group, family, or community? If a friend or family member ever felt like they didn't deserve love or support, what could you do to help remind them of their value?
What aspects of Korean culture are included in this film? How does it compare to other stories set in Korea?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 20, 2025
- Cast : Arden Cho , Ji-Young Yoo , Yunjin Kim
- Directors : Chris Appelhans , Maggie Kang
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Asian Movie Director(s) , Korean Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Arts ( Concert , Music and Sing-Along ) , Competition , Fantasy ( Magic , Monsters ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : action/violence, scary images, thematic elements, some suggestive material and brief language
- Awards : Academy Award - Other Category Nominee , Golden Globe - Golden Globe Award Winner , NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : December 28, 2025
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