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Demon Hunter sues Netflix for using the band's name on 'K-Pop Warriors' tour

By 365 Breaking News Editorial Team August 20, 2026 at 07:43 3 min read

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The main issue raised by the band is that “Demon Hunter” is precisely the name used by the group for more than two decades. In the action, presented on Tuesday (18), the band claims that the announcement of the tour would already be causing confusion among consumers.

According to the group, the project could also “overshadow” its brand.
"In short, Netflix has no more right to use the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS mark than it would have to launch a musical artist, concert tour and licensed merchandise under the KPOP METALLICA, KPOP...

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Demon Hunter sues Netflix for using its name on a tour inspired by “K-Pop Warriors”. Disclosure. Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix and concert promoter "AEG Presents" in California Federal Court. The group claims that the tour inspired by the hit film “K-Pop Warriors” (the “KPop Demon Hunters”) violates its trademarks. The main issue raised by the band is that “Demon Hunter” is precisely the name used by the group for more than two decades. In the action, presented on Tuesday (18), the band claims that the announcement of the tour would already be causing confusion among consumers. According to the group, the project could also “overshadow” its brand. "In short, Netflix has no more right to use the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS mark than it would have to launch a musical artist, concert tour and licensed merchandise under the KPOP METALLICA, KPOP U2 or KPOP BLACK SABBATH brands," the lawsuit stated. Netflix, AEG Presents and representatives of the band have not yet commented on the action so far. Understand the case

In the lawsuit, Demon Hunter claims that Netflix and AEG's projects could cause confusion among consumers and harm its business. The band says it has already received a refund request from a father who mistakenly bought tickets for one of their shows, believing it to be the “K-Pop Warriors” tour. The group also claims to have received an email from a producer of the “Inside Edition” program requesting an interview with one of the film's composers. Scene from the film 'K-pop Warriors' Disclosure/Netflix “As a result of the defendants' deliberate conduct”, the band “now faces an existential crisis, which makes the filing of this action necessary”, states the initial petition. Demon Hunter asks the courts to prevent the use of the name “KPop Demon Hunters” in music, licensed products and in the promotion of live shows. The band also requests compensation, in an unspecified amount. About Demon Hunter Demon Hunter was formed in Seattle, United States, in 2000. The band released its most recent album last year and has a US tour scheduled for October. On Spotify, the band has around 350 thousand monthly listeners. On Instagram, there are approximately 124 thousand followers.

Netflix released “K-Pop Warriors” in June 2025. The animation follows a K-Pop girl group who secretly fight demons. The film became the most watched in the platform's history, according to Netflix. The production also won the Oscar for best animated feature film and best song. In May, Netflix announced a partnership with AEG Presents to bring the film to the stage on tour. *With information from Reuters.