Weeks Away: KPop Demon Hunters Gets a Major Criterion Release
A new home edition
The Criterion Collection edition arrives in two weeks. It features a 4K digital master approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with Dolby Atmos sound. The set includes a 4K UHD disc with Dolby Vision HDR, along with two Blu-rays containing the film and special features. Extras include a feature-length animatic introduced by the directors, plus two video essays by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou of Every Frame a Painting.
Extras for fans
The article describes Criterion editions as known for substantial bonus material. It says the new set’s essays and making-of documentary may offer further insight into the film, its directors and HUNTR/X.
A notable Criterion addition
Criterion, founded in 1984, serves film and media scholars, cinephiles, and public and academic spaces. A Criterion edition recognizes a film’s significance, according to the article. KPop Demon Hunters first arrived on Netflix through a deal between Sony and the streamer, despite being made by Sony. Sony executive Ravi Ahuja said the film’s anime-style look generally does not connect with a broad US theatrical audience, with exceptions. The film won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Film, and “Golden” received an Oscar for its soundtrack.
Key points
- The Criterion edition of KPop Demon Hunters arrives in two weeks.
- The set includes a 4K UHD disc, two Blu-rays, an animatic and video essays.
- The film won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Film, while “Golden” also won an Oscar.