February 25, 2026 | 10:55 am
CANTIKA.COM, Jakarta - The animated Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters, has achieved great success in the animation world by sweeping all the nominations it received at the 53rd Annie Awards held on February 21, 2026 at Royce Hall, University of California, Los Angeles.
Success at the 2026 Annie Awards
In the event known as the highest award in the animation industry, K-Pop Demon Hunters won 10 awards out of 10 nominations. The film secured victories in major categories such as Best Feature, Best Direction, as well as important technical categories including character design, music, and production design.
Sound and Production Technique Awards
In addition to the main film category awards, KPop Demon Hunters also received awards in various technical categories. One of them is Best Voice Acting, which was awarded to voice actor Arden Cho for the character Rumi. Additionally, the film won in the visual effects, character animation, music, and production design categories, demonstrating full recognition of the technical and artistic quality of the film.
Impact and Award Notes
This achievement marks a major success for the production of KPop Demon Hunters, as the film is not only popular among audiences but also recognized by the professional animation community. Throughout the history of the Annie Awards, not many films have been able to sweep every nomination received, making this achievement quite special.
Since its release in June 2025, the film has become one of the most-watched animated films on Netflix and has received various other awards in previous award seasons.
Leading Up to the Academy Awards
With its major wins at the Annie Awards, KPop Demon Hunters is also seen as a strong candidate at the upcoming Academy Awards (Oscars). The film has already received several nominations at this event, including in the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories for the song "Golden", further strengthening its position in the international award season.
The success of KPop Demon Hunters at the 2026 Annie Awards demonstrates its dominance in the animation world by winning all nominated categories. The film has achieved several significant awards ranging from best film to technical achievements such as animation, design, and sound.
Congratulations to the film KPop Demon Hunters for winning 10 awards at the 2025 Annie Awards!
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