SEOUL, November 23 (AJP) - Netflix’s animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," the first foreign-made animation centered on South Korean K-pop idols, has been listed among the titles eligible for consideration in the Academy Awards’ best animated feature category this year.
According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), 35 films qualified for the category at the upcoming 98th Oscars. The film earned its spot by completing a limited theatrical run in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in June, a requirement for all entries seeking eligibility in the animated feature race.
Released globally on Netflix, the 100-minute film follows fictional K-pop stars who use secret powers to fight supernatural forces, blending K-pop themes with action-driven fantasy elements.
Alongside "KPop Demon Hunters," this year’s eligibility list includes major studio titles such as Disney’s "Elio" and "Zootopia 2," as well as Japanese hits like "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle" and "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc."
The final slate of nominees will be unveiled early next year, ahead of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony set for mid-March 2026.
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