Don't films have to play in theaters to qualify for Oscars? They do, and this did – just enough to satisfy the academy's highly specific eligibility requirements.

KPop Demon Hunters, an animated fantasy film, debuted on Netflix on June 20, 2025, and quickly became a global sensation with over 56 million views. Recently, filmmakers have expressed hope for a Season 2,

Since June, the group has blown up in America with an album at No. 3 on Billboard and a hit single climbing up the Hot 100. It’s a particularly impressive feat for a group that isn’t actually “real,” instead hailing from Netflix ‘s animated musical,