There\u2019s never been a movie quite like KPop Demon Hunters<\/a>.<\/p>\n After its release in June 2025, the critically acclaimed animated musical became the most-watched animated movie<\/a> in Netflix\u2019s history, with over 26.3 million views in a single week.<\/p>\n \u201cWe knew younger female audiences and K-pop [and] anime fans would love this film, but it\u2019s been incredibly gratifying to see it embraced by an even broader audience and become a favorite film for both adults and kids,\u201d Dan Lin, chairman of Netflix, told The Hollywood Reporter<\/a> in August 2025.<\/p>\n KPop Demon Hunters follows HUNTR\/X \u2014 a world-famous K-pop girl group made up of Rumi (Arden Cho<\/a>), Mira (May Hong) and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo) \u2014 who moonlight as supernatural slayers. But their double life gets complicated when a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, crashes the scene with sinister secrets.<\/p>\n While the story is magical enough on its own, the film\u2019s Billboard-topping soundtrack<\/a> turned it into a runaway success, accompanied by a sing-along theatrical release<\/a>. KPop Demon Hunters clearly struck a chord with audiences, leaving fans eager to find their next animated musical obsession as they await news of a sequel<\/a>.<\/p>\n From heartfelt coming-of-age tales to music-filled fantasy epics, here are eight movies fans of KPop Demon Hunters should watch next.<\/p>\n Netflix \u00a92020<\/p>\n Cathy Ang and Fei Fei and Ken Jeong as Gobi in ‘Over The Moon’.<\/p><\/div>\n There aren\u2019t a ton of animated musicals out there (yet), but Over the Moon is definitely worth a watch. In this Golden Globe-nominated movie, a young girl named Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) builds a rocket ship and flies to the moon to meet a mythical goddess named Chang\u2019e (Phillipa Soo).<\/p>\n In addition to a dreamy soundtrack with original songs, this 2020 film also features a star-studded cast including Ken Jeong<\/a>, John Cho<\/a>, Sandra Oh<\/a> and Margaret Cho<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch Over the Moon on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Studio Chizu \/ Nippon TV \/ Alamy<\/p>\n ‘Belle’.<\/p><\/div>\n This 2021 animated science-fantasy reimagines Beauty and the Beast through the lens of a sprawling virtual world, where a reserved teen (voiced by Japanese singer Kaho Nakamura) reinvents herself as the dazzling pop star Belle. As her online fame skyrockets, she becomes determined to unmask \u201cThe Dragon,\u201d a mysterious user on the run in the digital realm.<\/p>\n Like KPop Demon Hunters, Belle also features a soundtrack of certified bops and protagonists with larger-than-life alter egos.<\/p>\n Watch Belle on HBO Max<\/a>.<\/p>\n Walt Disney Pictures\/Pixar Animation Studios\/Alamy<\/p>\n ‘Turning Red’ on Disney+.<\/p><\/div>\n The protagonist in Turning Red also has to hide her supernatural transformation. But unlike the demon slayers in HUNTR\/X, Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang) turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets overly excited.<\/p>\n With standout performances by Oh, this 2022 coming-of-age tale also features a fictional boy band with original songs by Billie Eilish<\/a> and her brother, Finneas O’Connell<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch Turning Red on Disney+<\/a>.<\/p>\n Photo12\/Alamy<\/p>\n ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’.<\/p><\/div>\n Music is a superpower in KPop Demon Hunters and the 2016 fantasy film Kubo and the Two Strings. The movie follows Kubo (Art Parkinson), a young storyteller who entertains his seaside village with tales brought to life by his magical shamisen, a Japanese string instrument.<\/p>\n When a vengeful spirit from his past appears, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to find his late father\u2019s legendary armor, aided by companions Monkey (Charlize Theron<\/a>) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey<\/a>).<\/p>\n Watch Kubo and the Two Strings on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Netflix \u00a92021<\/p>\n Jimmy Wong as Din and John Cho as Long in ‘Wish Dragon’.<\/p><\/div>\n Fans of director Chris Appelhans\u2019 colorful visuals in KPop Demon Hunters should add Wish Dragon to their watchlist ASAP. This 2021 fantasy-comedy follows Din (Jimmy Wong), a struggling student who accidentally discovers a cynical wish dragon (Cho). The two pair up to use the dragon\u2019s three wishes to help Din reunite with his childhood best friend-turned a glamorous socialite.<\/p>\n Wish Dragon also features appearances by Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu<\/a> and Silicon Valley\u2019s Jimmy O. Yang<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch Wish Dragon on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n ‘Nimona’ on Netflix.<\/p><\/div>\n When honorable knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed<\/a>) is framed for murder, shape-shifting teen Nimona (Chlo\u00eb Grace Moretz<\/a>) swears to help him prove his innocence. But Boldheart\u2019s only hope for justice could also be the monster he was tasked to kill. RuPal<\/a> also guest stars.<\/p>\n Though there are no catchy tunes like in KPopDemon Hunters, this critically acclaimed 2023 film delivers the same mix of sharp humor, vibrant animation and themes of self-acceptance.<\/p>\n Watch Nimona on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a92021 SPAI<\/p>\n The Mitchell Family in ‘the Mitchells VS. The Machines’.<\/p><\/div>\n KPop Demon Hunters is a work of art, and fans who love the vibrant colors of that film will enjoy the same in The Mitchells vs. The Machines. This 2021 animated comedy follows Katie Mitchell (Abbi Jacobson<\/a>), whose cross-country road trip to film school turns into an epic adventure when robots attempt to take over the world.<\/p>\n The only hope of saving humanity? Katie and her delightfully dysfunctional family, voiced by Danny McBride<\/a> and Maya Rudolph<\/a>, plus two malfunctioning robots who join their quest, voiced by Fred Armisen<\/a> and Beck Bennett<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch The Mitchells vs. The Machines on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n ‘Green Snake’ on Netflix.<\/p><\/div>\n Loved the nod to Korean mythology in KPop Demon Hunters? The 2021 film Green Snake offers a similar blend of folklore and fantasy, reimagining the Chinese legend of the White Snake.<\/p>\n In this animated fantasy, Verta (the titular Green Snake) is trapped in a strange, dystopian city and must battle both supernatural forces and her own inner demons to reunite with her sister.<\/p>\n Watch Green Snake on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\nOver the Moon<\/h2>\n
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