The film Las guerreras K-pop[https://www.infobae.com/tecno/2026/01/24/como-se-llaman-las-guerreras-k-pop-y-como-ver-la-pelicula-tras-la-nominacion-a-los-oscar/] consolidated the greatest audience success in the history of Netflix since its world premiere on June 20, 2025. The animated film directed by MaggieKang and Chris Appelhans[https://www.infobae.com/tecno/2026/01/22/donde-ver-las-guerreras-k-pop-nominated-a-mejor-pelicula-animada-de-los-premios-oscar-2026/] surpassed 325 million views in three months and ranked in the top 10 of 93 countries.
The phenomenon crosses borders and now, in January 2026, the production is aiming for the Oscars as one of the main candidates in the animation category.
The K-pop warriors (original title: K-Pop: Demon Hunters) have established themselves as the biggest surprise in the 2025-2026 awards season.The nomination announcements for the 2026 Oscars included the film in two main categories: Best Animated Film and Best Original Song for “Golden,” performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X.Among the rivals are Zootopia2, Elio, Arco and Little Amélie, as detailed by Deadline.
The film’s run at international galas supports its candidacy.The film won the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards in the animation and music categories.In addition, critics associations in New York and Chicago awarded it Best Animated Film, while the MAMA Awards and the Melon Music Awards recognized its soundtrack as the best of the year.
The K-pop warriors’ music is one of the key factors in their success.The songs of the fictional group HUNTR/X are performed by real artists such as EJAE (voice of Rumi), Audrey Nuna (voice of Mira) and Rei Ami (voice of Zoey).
Members of TWICE (Jihyo, Chaeyoung and Jeongyeon) and renowned singer Lea Salonga also participated.The production included versions in English and Latin Spanish, expanding its global reach.
The project was conceived by Maggie Kang, who proposed fusing K-pop culture with elements of Korean mythology.
The shared direction with Chris Appelhans and the collaboration of producers and scriptwriters specialized in animation and Korean pop music gave the film a unique and relevant identity for international audiences.Production was carried out by Sony Pictures Animation and global distribution was carried out by Netflix.
The influence of The K-pop Warriors extends to the music industry and the digital environment.The soundtrack topped sales and streaming charts, while “Golden” became a viral phenomenon on social networks and streaming platforms.
According to Billboard, the song topped the Billboard Global 200 for 17 weeks and surpassed 8.3 billion streams.TIME magazine named the film “Breakthrough of the Year 2025,” reflecting its impact on pop culture.
The film also swept the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and received special awards such as Music Visionary of the Year.The success fueled a wave of user-generated content on TikTok and other networks, consolidating the “warriors” as references in contemporary animation and music.
The phenomenon has motivated the development of a sequel.According to Deadline, Lasguerreras K-pop 2 could be released in 2029. The producers are holding talks with Sony and Netflix to define whether the release will be in theaters or directly on digital platforms.
For now, millions of people access the original film on Netflix, where legal and safe viewing is guaranteed, according to the platform’s recommendations.
The availability of the film in multiple languages and the participation of renowned artists have made The K-pop Warriors a reference in global animation.The success in audiences, awards and music lists poses a favorable scenario for its presence in the next Oscars and for the continuity of the saga.
