Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court, alleging an upcoming tour tied to Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” infringes its trademarks. The band says Netflix’s June 2025 movie—about a Korean K-pop group that secretly fights demons—has already driven consumer confusion and could “eclipse” Demon Hunter’s brand. Demon Hunter, formed in Seattle in 2000, is set to tour the U.S. in October. It is asking a court order to block the “KPop Demon Hunters” use on music or merchandise and promotions for live concerts, plus unspecified monetary damages.