The Criterion Collection Unveils ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Edition: Here’s Where to Shop the 4K Blu-ray & DVD Online

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More than a year after it was released on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters is finally getting a physical release – and it’s from the Criterion Collection.

The hit animated musical is getting the Criterion Collection treatment with loads of bonus features, special artwork and other goodies. It’s set for release on Tuesday (Nov. 3), while it’s available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD with prices starting at $20.99 from Barnes & Noble. This marks the first time the film has been available for viewing outside of streaming, save for a brief theatrical run last summer and a second run of a “sing-along” version last fall.

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Release date: Tuesday, Nov. 3

The 4K Ultra HD release, which is one sale for $34.99 (was $49.99) at B&N, comes in a three-disc set with artwork from Ami Thompson. The first disc feature a new directors-approved 4K digital master of KPop Demon Hunters presented in Dolby Vision HDR with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, while the new two discs are Blu-rays packed with loads of bonus features, including new introduction by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans (the directors), making-of documentary, video essays, lyric videos, art book and more. There’s even an essay included by culture writer and critic Karen Han.

Please note: The DVD and Blu-ray editions of KPop Demon Hunters also come with bonus features.

As the distribution company states on its website, Criterion is dedicated to promoting a film “as its maker would want it seen, in state-of-the-art restorations” and with “special features designed to encourage repeated watching and deepen the viewer’s appreciation of the art of film.”

Worth noting: Netflix films almost never get a physical release, let alone a Criterion Collection edition, so this is a big deal for fans and collectors alike. Already the most-viewed original title in Netflix history, KPop Demon Hunters, took home two Oscars, for Best Animated Feature, and Best Original Song for the hit single, “Golden.”

In the meantime, since the Criterion Collection title is also from Barnes & Noble, you can get your order shipped to you for free, if your cart is over $60, or if you’re a member of the retailer’s membership program, $39.99 per year (about $3.33 per month). Premium membership gets you a wide range of benefits, such as free shipping on all orders, early access to special editions and events, an additional 10% off at checkout and more. You can even get a free tote bag (a $24.99 value) with membership.

Meanwhile, if you live near a B&N location, you can order online and opt to pick up your goods in store for free. Learn more about B&N membership and rewards here.

Starting at $20.99 (was $29.99), KPop Demon Hunters is available from the Criterion Collection is available across retailers, like B&N, Critieron.com and Amazon, on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD. It drops on Tuesday (Nov. 3).