- Primary Subject: The physical media release of KPop Demon Hunters
- Key Update: KPop Demon Hunters is getting a physical media release, allowing fans to watch the film without a streaming subscription.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 24, 2026
- Quick Answer: You can watch KPop Demon Hunters without Netflix by purchasing its upcoming physical release from the Criterion Collection, available on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Fans will have an opportunity to watch the global sensation KPop Demon Hunters without having a Netflix subscription at all.
The animated musical film has been a massive sensation since its release in the summer of last year. Not only has it become the most viewed Netflix original movie of all time and the songs have topped the charts, but it also has a successful awards season run as it received Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for "Golden."
Now, amidst its global pop culture success, fans will have the chance to see the film without streaming it at all.
How Fans Can Watch KPop Demon Hunters Without a Netflix Subscription
It was recently announced that the Netflix original films KPop Demon Hunters and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein are joining the Criterion Collection.
In case you're not familiar, the Criterion Collection is a home video label that publishes classic and contemporary films from around the world in editions that offer the highest technical quality, as well as supplemental materials including interviews and behind-the-scenes looks.
This means that the two aforementioned films will be released in physical media through 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. Collectors will be able to own and watch them, without the need for a Netflix subscription.
So far, no release date has been set yet for the Criterion Collection home video releases of KPop Demon Hunters and Frankenstein.
It's not the first time Netflix original films have received a physical media release through the Criterion Collection. Titles such as Marriage Story, The Irishman, and Roma are already part of the collection.
What is Netflix's Franchise Plan for KPop Demon Hunters?
A previous report stated that Netflix already has massive franchise plans for KPop Demon Hunters, and it is being compared to how the Frozen franchise is to Disney.
They are eyeing two more sequels for the film (to complete the trilogy), a TV series spinoff, a stage musical, and a potential short film that will bridge the gap between the main films. A live-action remake is also being considered, but director Maggie Kang has shot down the idea.
Now that a first sequel is officially happening and there will be at least a four-year gap between the movies, this poses a question of whether Netflix will develop spinoff projects that could be released sometime before 2029 to maintain the franchise's momentum.
For now, fans should wait for news and updates regarding the future of KPop Demon Hunters in the coming months.
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