There has been a lot of talk about summer blockbusters and box office performances in 2025 , as several franchise-starter hopefuls, new cinematic universes, remakes, sequels, and even an original film or two try to make an impact with audiences. However, the defining movie of the summer was not found in theaters, yet it still broke records.

I'm talking, of course, about "KPop Demon Hunters," the animated film by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released on Netflix this past June, that's about a K-pop band who must defeat a rival boy band of demons for the soul of humanity. Though the film arrived — like most Netflix movies — without fanfare or promotion, it quickly became a global sensation.

The film's soundtrack, in particular, quickly captivated

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