The 98th Academy Awards season begins on Friday, Augus 15t, with the first wave of digital screeners sent to over 11,000 Academy members via the Oscars’ private streaming platform.
Among the initial titles is Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, a major success since its June premiere.
Produced by Sony Animation, K-Pop: Demon Hunters follows three pop-singer demon slayers and has become Netflix’s fourth most-watched English-language movie, amassing 158.8 million views.
Praised for its vibrant soundtrack, including tracks “Golden” and “Your Idol” by in-film groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys, the film has topped streaming charts and even entered the Billboard Hot 100. It also holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, cementing its critical and commercial appeal.
Joining K-Pop: Demon Hunters in the first Oscar screener batch are The Ugly Stepsister, The Luckiest Man in America, Becoming Led Zeppelin, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, and Hello Beautiful.
In a rare move for a Netflix release, K-Pop: Demon Hunters will also head to cinemas later this month. Select Regal Theatres will host sing-along screenings on August 23 and 24, marking the first widespread theatrical release of the film.
With Netflix considering franchise expansion, the upcoming theatrical event may further boost its momentum during awards season.
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