7 Movies Like KPop Demon Hunters You Must See

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ directorial ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ chronicles a popular girl band with three members, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. They lead a double life as demon hunters, fighting to protect the souls of their fans from demons of the underworld. Unable to match their ferocity on the battlefield, the demons come up with a new plan of forming a rival boy band, called the Saja Boys. This way, they seek to capture the hearts of the fans first, before laying a claim on their souls. However, the girls realize the trap and do their best not to lose their fans. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, the film is the perfect mix of action, music, and funky animation. If you’re hungry for more movies similar to ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ here is a curated list to satiate your craving.

7. Secret Magic Control Agency (2021)

‘Secret Magic Control Agency’ by Aleksey Tsitsilin tells the story of the renowned fairy tale siblings Hansel and Gretel, who in this timeline grow up to become secret agents for the titular agency. When the King gets abducted by the sentient food enchanted by Black Magic, the siblings are tasked to bring them back. However, they have to race against time, since the King’s birthday is coming up in two days, and the uproar would be unimaginable if he misses the event. A fun follow-up on the classic story, the siblings fight for the soul of a single person in the film, unlike in ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ where thousands are at stake.

6. Wendell & Wild (2022)

‘Wendell & Wild’ is a stop-motion animation film directed by Henry Selick that follows an orphaned teenager, Wendy, who offers to bring the two devious titular demon brothers into the world of the living in exchange for bringing her parents back to life. However, the situation gets complicated with a private prison company seeking to take over land for construction in the town, ruthlessly getting away with anyone who stands in their way. The film deliberates on the subject of bringing back deceased souls, highlighting how complicated it might get in practice.

5. Sailor Moon Eternal (2021)

Based on the ‘Dream’ arc of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi, the Chiaki Kon directorial chronicles the events following the largest total solar eclipse of the century. As the phenomenon begins, the protagonists Usagi and Chibi-Usa encounter Pegasus searching for the chosen Maiden who can break the seal of the Golden Crystal. Simultaneously, the Dead Moon Circus arrives in town, scattering nightmare incarnations called Lemures. Their sinister plan involves finding the legendary Silver Crystal to establish their dominion over Earth and Moon, and eventually the universe. Like the ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ it falls upon the Sailor Moon to stop the darkness from taking over the world.

4. We Can Be Heroes (2020)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, ‘We Can Be Heroes’ centers around Missy Moreno (YaYa Gosselin), whose father is a member of the superhero team, Heroics. When the heroes of Earth get captured by invading aliens, it falls upon Missy and the children of the other heroes to rescue them and save the day. A legacy sequel to the 2005 film ‘The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl,’ the film shows a group of children shouldering the responsibility of the world’s protection.

3. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)

‘The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl,’ helmed by Robert Rodriguez, revolves around Max (Cayden Boyd), a lonely, bullied child who journals about Planet Drool, where dreams come to life. Two young superheroes, Sharkboy (Taylor Lautner) and Lavagirl (Taylor Dooley), protect the fantasy world. One day, Sharkboy and Lavagirl come to life and ask for Max’s help in fighting against the evil Mr. Electric. Max is only too happy to help, as he goes off to Planet Drool to battle aliens. In the process, Max learns to stand up to bullies in the real world, thus saving not only his creations but also himself.

2. A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting (2020)

‘A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting’ by Rachel Talalay follows Kelly Ferguson (Tamara Smart), a young girl who agrees to babysit for her mother’s boss ahead of Halloween. She knows monsters are real, as she faced them herself when she was younger. However, despite her precautions, the monsters manage to abduct the child under her care. To get him back, Kelly gets together with Liz Lerue from the secret society of children-protecting babysitters and embarks on the magical quest. Much like ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Rachel’s world has monsters lurking in the shadows, as well as a secret organization in place to protect humanity from their nefariousness.

1. Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie (2023)

Helmed by Jeremy Zag, ‘Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie’ is about two Parisian teenagers, clumsy and socially awkward Marinette Dupain-Cheng, and confidant but emotionally distant Adrien Agreste. They get transformed into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir, respectively, and are forced to fight Hawk Moth to save their city. Similar to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Marinette and Adrien are forced to keep their superhero identities secret from the world that they protect. Magic exists in both worlds, as does the concept of the transfer of souls. While the demons in the former movie want to harvest the souls of all humans, Hawk Moth simply desires to reclaim the one he loves.