“KPop Demon Hunters” Surges in Oscar Predictions, Overtaking “Zootopia 2”
“KPop Demon Hunters” has dramatically risen in Gold Derby’s predicted odds for Best Animated Feature, surpassing ”Zootopia 2″ and positioning itself as a strong contender for an Academy Award nomination. The Netflix film, featuring the girl band Huntr/x, now boasts significant momentum as the Oscar nomination announcement date approaches.
This shift in predictions underscores the growing influence of diverse animated projects and the potential for a newcomer to break into a category historically dominated by established studios. the Oscar nominations will be announced on January 22, with the ceremony scheduled for March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien. Fans can influence the odds by making thier own predictions at Gold Derby.
“KPop Demon Hunters” centers on the adventures of Huntr/x,comprised of Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho,singing by इzae),Mira (voiced by May Hong,singing by Audrey Nuna),and Zoey (voiced by Ji-young Yoo,singing by Rei Ami).
Rounding out Gold derby’s current predicted nominees are Neon’s Arco (87.3 percent),Toho’s Scarlet (67.2 percent), and Pixar’s Elio (58.5 percent). Should these predictions hold, Zootopia 2 would be the only sequel among the nominees. Only Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019) have previously won in the Best Animated Feature category.
A comprehensive marketing campaign is underway,with action figures,games – including a Monopoly edition – and accessories slated for release in 2026,with preorders beginning next month. Mattel and Hasbro have hailed their partnership with Netflix as a “first-of-its-kind collaboration” designed “for the fans.”
