Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ name
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Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- stereogum.com16:30first to report
KPop Demon Hunters was a resounding success for Netflix, coming out of nowhere to become the platform’s most-watched movie of all time and spawning several of last year’s biggest pop hits. It was less of a success for Demon Hunter, the Christian metal band that presumably has been getting mogged in the search bar ever…
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:11
Band alleges film’s expansion into merchandise and live concerts sows confusion with its long-established trademark
Thu, 20 August 2026
8 reports- rollingstoneindia.com04:46
Lawsuit alleges parents have requested refunds for Demon Hunter tickets purchased for their five-year-olds
- Vecernji list (Croatia)08:39
Američki bend Demon Hunter, koji postoji od 2000. godine, podnio je tužbu protiv streaming diva zbog animiranog hita "KPop Demon Hunters", tvrdeći da im je film preoteo ime i stvorio golemu zbrku među publikom
- Le Figaro (France)10:45
La formation américaine accuse la plateforme et les producteurs AEG Presents d’avoir utilisé leur nom sans leur consentement pour le film d’animation oscarisé.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:24
Una causa che sembra uscita da una commedia, ma che per i “Demon Hunter” potrebbe avere conseguenze molto concrete. La band metal americana ha deciso di portare Netflix in tribunale perché sostiene che il successo di KPop Demon Hunters abbia generato confusione tra il pubblico e danneggiato il loro marchio. La vicenda nasce da una […] L'articolo “C’è un modo per ottenere un rimborso?”: compra i biglietti dei Demon Hunter convinta di andare a KPop Demon Hunters. La band metal fa causa a Netflix...
- iDNES (Czechia)15:36
Když dva dělají totéž, není to vždy totéž. Křesťanská metalová kapela Demon Hunters žaluje Netflix kvůli zneužití ochranné známky. Streamovací platforma totiž používá stejné slovní spojení pro animovaný hudební filmový hit K-pop Demon Hunters. Rodiče tak nezřídka místo koncertu korejské hudby omylem pořizují svým dětem vstupenky na pořádnou metalovou nálož.
- lowellsun.com17:35
Hyde Lane originally trademarked "Demon Hunter" in 2014 under entertainment.
- South China Morning Post18:20
Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, alleging trademark infringement associated with the streamer’s hit film KPop Demon Hunters. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and AEG Presents, the live entertainment division of AEG, with claims that the defendants have “created a substantial likelihood of confusion” among consumers. The metalcore band – which was formed in 2000 out of Seattle by brothers...
- comingsoon.net19:35
A Christian metal band has sued Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters, citing trademark infringement among other allegations.
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia00:08
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Demon Hunter, a Christian metal band formed in 2000, said in the lawsuit that the recent announcement of a tour based on Netflix's hit movie has created consumer confusion and threatens to "eclipse" its brand.
- creativebloq.com15:00
The movie faces a foe bigger than the Saja Boys in a battle with a real-world band.