KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Oscar, Makes History for Asian Filmmakers
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News18•16-03-2026, 06:13
KPop Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Oscar, Makes History for Asian Filmmakers
•Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won the Best Animated Feature Oscar, becoming Netflix’s most-watched movie ever and sweeping other major awards.
•Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and producer Michelle L.M. Wong, made history as Kang and Wong are the first female Asian filmmakers to win in this category.
•Maggie Kang dedicated the win to Korea and Koreans everywhere, highlighting the importance of representation for future generations.
•The film's breakout song 'Golden' is a frontrunner for Best Original Song, potentially making K-pop history with EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, and Black Label.
•A sequel is announced for 2029, with Kang and Appelhans returning to direct and write, kicking off their new multi-year exclusive deal with Netflix.