Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Named Time’s Breakthrough of the Year

KPop Demon Hunters came out of nowhere earlier this year, capturing the fascination of Netflix streaming audiences, who helped catapult the animated film into a smash hit. The movie focuses on the three members of the K-pop girl group Huntr/x, which could have seen the critically praised movie fall into obscurity, where it would have remained a cult classic among a niche demographic. However, with stellar reviews, catchy songs, and an emotional story fans could connect with, KPop Demon Hunters beat all expectations to take its place in the sun.

Time magazine has clearly noted how the Sony Pictures Animation production has captured the cultural zeitgeist of 2025, naming KPop Demon Hunters…