Still can’t get enough of KPop Demon Hunters? If so, are you looking for something similar to watch? Then check out Turning Red, Nimona, Trolls World Tour, and many more!
After its June 2025 release, KPop Demon Hunters quickly became a global hit. This animated musical follows a group of K-pop idols who use their voices to seal the honmoon and fight demons. Soon after, it soared to become Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time, captivating audiences of all ages.
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Now, fans have even more to look forward to—KPop Demon Hunters is said to be getting a sequel in 2029. According to Variety, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have finalized a deal for it.
So, while you wait for the return of your favorite demon-hunting idols, here’s a list you can watch that deliver the same thrilling, music-driven, action-packed energy as KPop Demon Hunters.
1. Turning Red (2022)
KPop Demon Hunters and Turning Red both feature protagonists who struggle to accept their true selves. In Turning Red, Mei transforms into a red panda whenever her emotions run high. Similarly, in KPop Demon Hunters, Rumi is half-demon and a hunter. At first, both try to hide who they are, but eventually, they learn to embrace themselves.
Where to watch: Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV
2. Nimona (2023)
In KPop Demon Hunters, Mira and Zoey feel betrayed when they learn that Rumi is a half-demon—a theme mirrored in Nimona. The film follows Ballister Boldheart, a disgraced knight accused of killing the queen, who meets Nimona, a teenage outcast with shapeshifting powers. Together, they work to clear Ballister’s name.
Along the way, they discover the true villain and face the sting of betrayal, but in the end, they both fight to save the kingdom—just like Mira and Zoey stand by Rumi in the climactic battle of KPop Demon Hunters.
Where to watch: Netflix
3. Trolls World Tour (2020)
Trolls is loved for its music, just like KPop Demon Hunters. In particular, Trolls World Tour explores other kinds of trolls, each of which represents a different music genre, including Techno, Funk, Classical, Country, Hard Rock, and even K-pop. Consequently, the trolls’ music and colors are at risk when Queen Barb of Hard Rock tries to dominate all music.
Fortunately, Poppy and the other trolls unite, singing from their hearts. Through their harmony, they restore both the music and colors—just like HUNTR/X restore the souls of the crowd.
If you loved the catchy, heart-pounding songs in KPop Demon Hunters, you’ll enjoy exploring different musical genres in Trolls World Tour.
Where to watch: Netflix, Apple TV
4. Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo and the Two Strings follows Kubo, a young boy with a magical shamisen that brings origami to life and tells heroic tales of his missing father. Eventually, he embarks on a dangerous quest to find his father’s armor.
Along the way, Kubo teams up with Monkey and Beetle and faces the Moon King. In the end, he defeats him through music—just like HUNTR/X use their voices to seal the honmoon.
Where to watch: Netflix, Apple TV
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5. Belle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princess (2021)
Belle follows Suzu Naito, a high school student in rural Japan who lost her passion for singing after her mother’s tragic death. However, when she enters the popular virtual world “U,” she rediscovers her love for singing and quickly rises to fame as “Belle.”
Where to watch: Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV
6. Inu-Oh (2021)
Inu-Oh follows two artistic outcasts—Tomona, a blind biwa player, and the deformed dancer Inu-Oh—who challenge societal norms through music and performance. Together, they form a troupe that tells the stories of the Heike warriors. In doing so, they expose hidden truths, reclaim their identities, embrace their pasts, and inspire others—much like HUNTR/X with their music.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV
7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-2024)
If you loved watching HUNTR/X slash demons, you’ll definitely enjoy Demon Slayer. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy whose family is slaughtered by demons, leaving his sister Nezuko transformed but still retaining human emotions.
Determined to avenge his family and cure Nezuko, Tanjiro trains as a Demon Slayer, faces powerful enemies, and ultimately defeats the demon threat, restoring peace to both their world and future generations.
Where to watch: Disney+, Netflix
8. The Heavenly Idol (2023)
If you want a glimpse into the K-pop industry, then check out The Heavenly Idol. In this drama, Rembrary, from a supernatural world, is swapped into the body of K-pop idol Woo Yeon-woo (portrayed by Kim Min-Kyu). In one scene, he sings on stage, and his divine powers mysteriously heal the crowd—much like how HUNTR/X use their voices to seal the honmoon and restore souls.
Where to watch: Viu, Prime Video
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So, if you can’t get enough of KPop Demon Hunters, these 8 movies and series offer an exciting mix of music, action, and emotionally charged storytelling, ensuring you stay hooked from start to finish.
So, which of these movies and series are you adding to your watchlist first?
Sources: Variety, Walt Disney Studios PH, Netflix, Universal Pictures UK, LAIKA Studios, IMAX, GKIDS Films, Aniplex USA, CJ ENM GLOBAL
