Netflix plans KPop Demon Hunters global concert tour, source says
LOS ANGELES 鈥 Netflix is planning a KPop Demon Hunters world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said on Wednesday.
KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for best animated feature Sunday, capping a record-breaking run after becoming Netflix鈥檚 most-watched film ever on its 2025 debut. The movie鈥檚 song, 鈥淕olden,鈥 took the Academy Award for best original song.
Netflix is negotiating with concert promoters to stage a live show featuring performances of the songs from the film, the source said.
Bloomberg News first reported the talks earlier on Wednesday.
The parties have discussed a tour that would visit dozens of major cities, featuring shows in arenas with a capacity of 10,000 to 20,000, according to the Bloomberg report. The aim is to perform around the globe next year ahead of the sequel.
Netflix has yet to choose a promoter but has already been offered tens of millions of dollars in upfront guarantees, the report said. A Netflix spokeswoman declined to comment.
Animated by Sony Pictures Animation, the original musical film follows K-pop girl trio Huntrix 鈥 Rumi, Mira and Zoey 鈥 as they balance their superstardom with secret lives as demon hunters. Lead vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami propelled the movie鈥檚 breakout anthem 鈥淕olden鈥 to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 鈥 Reuters
