‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sweeps Annie Awards, Going 10-For-10 Including Best Feature, Direction & Voice Acting – Full Winners List

Deadline2/22/2026

Summary

Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” achieved a remarkable feat at the 53rd annual Annie Awards, winning all 10 categories for which it was nominated. The film secured prestigious awards including Best Feature, Best Direction for Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and Best Voice Acting for Arden Cho as Rumi. This sweeping victory positions “KPop Demon Hunters” as a strong contender for the upcoming Animated Feature Oscar, as noted by multiple sources. The Annie Awards, recognized as animation’s highest honor, were held at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The event is organized by the L.A. branch of the International Animated Film Association. In addition to the major awards, “KPop Demon Hunters” also won accolades for character animation, production design, and several other categories, showcasing its overall excellence in the animated film sector. Other notable winners at the ceremony included Ugo Bienvenu’s “Arco,” which won Best Independent Feature. The event highlighted the achievements of various animated works, but “KPop Demon Hunters” clearly stood out with its impressive 10 wins. The film's success at the Annie Awards underscores its impact and popularity within the animation community. Overall, the dominance of “KPop Demon Hunters” at the Annie Awards reflects its critical acclaim and sets high expectations for its future in award circuits, particularly in the realm of animated features.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

55d
Age
4
Sources
from cluster
1325
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1325/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1325/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

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  1. 2026-02-22
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