Netflix announces global KPop Demon Hunters concert tour: All you need to know

Netflix is taking its hit animated musical franchise KPop Demon Hunters from screens to live arenas with an official global concert tour in partnership with entertainment giant AEG Presents. The streamer made the announcement during its 2026 Upfront presentation in New York, confirming that the world of fictional K-pop groups HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys will soon come alive on stage.

KPop Demon Hunters to expand beyond streaming

The concert series will recreate the music and spectacle of the animated film, which became a massive global phenomenon after its 2025 release. Netflix described the upcoming shows as an immersive live experience inspired by the film’s “music and magic”, though exact tour dates and venue details are yet to be announced.

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AEG Presents, known for organising major global tours for K-pop acts including BTS and BLACKPINK, will handle the live production aspect of the venture.

Netflix has already launched a waitlist for fans interested in receiving ticket updates and tour information.

Netflix president of ad sales Amy Reinhard said to the audience during the event, “Obviously, nothing has captured the world, the world’s attention quite like KPop Demon Hunters, There were sing-a-longs, Halloween costumes, shoutouts at the U.S. Open and Buckingham Palace. There was even a 25% spike in flights booked to Korea. And today, KPop Demon Hunters is still the most popular film on Netflix, and we’re really excited to announce that next year, in partnership with AEG Presents, we’re going to keep that momentum going with our very first world concert tour. The live tour is going to bring fans even closer to the characters and the music that they love, and of course, we want you to be a part of that. We’ll have more information to share about the cities later this year, so stay tuned.”

Why KPop Demon Hunters became a cultural phenomenon

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters blended fantasy, action and K-pop culture into a musical animated feature that resonated globally.

The fictional girl group HUNTR/X, voiced musically by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, became especially popular after songs from the film dominated streaming platforms and charts.

The Oscar-winning track Golden also became one of the film’s defining moments, with the performers appearing at high-profile events including the Academy Awards and Coachella 2026.

Reports suggest massive global rollout

While Netflix has not officially confirmed the number of tour stops, multiple international reports claim the live show could span over 150 cities beginning in 2027.

Industry reports earlier this year had already hinted that Netflix was exploring large-scale touring opportunities to capitalise on the film’s extraordinary popularity and soundtrack success.

The franchise is also expanding into comics, merchandise and sequel plans, signalling Netflix’s intention to turn KPop Demon Hunters into a long-running entertainment universe.

Fans await ticket and city announcements

At present, Netflix and AEG Presents have not revealed ticket pricing, participating cities or confirmed performers for the concerts. However, the announcement alone has already triggered massive excitement among fans online, especially after recent live performances tied to the franchise generated viral attention.

With K-pop continuing to dominate global pop culture and Netflix increasingly expanding its biggest franchises beyond streaming, KPop Demon Hunters may soon become one of the platform’s biggest live entertainment ventures yet.