Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over KPop Demon Hunters. The case was filed through the band’s corporate entity, Hyde Lane, and includes claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The band has registered the “Demon Hunter” trademark and has requested a jury trial.
Demon Hunter was formed in Seattle in 2000 by Ryan Clark and Don Clark and released their first album in 2002. The lawsuit argues that Netflix’s KPop Demon HUNTERS has created confusion between the Christian metal band and the animated movie. The band cites several examples, including a man who allegedly spent $500 on concert tickets for his children because he believed he was purchasing tickets to attend a KPop Demon Hunters concert.
One example involves a man who allegedly spent $500 on concert tickets for his young daughters because he believed he was buying tickets connected to the fictional group from the film. The artists also claim that the film has made it difficult to find Demon Hunter concerts and merchandise online, as search results prioritize KPop Demon Hunters.
Netflix rejected the allegations, calling them without merit and saying they will defend the case. A spokesperson for the streamer told Variety on August 20, 2026:
“These allegations are without merit. Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ that has inspired fans around the world with its powerful music, storytelling, and characters. We look forward to vigorously defending this matter.”
