KPop Demon Hunters has made a powerful start to this year’s awards season with a significant victory. On December 2 local time, the New York Film Critics Circle announced its annual winners—an announcement widely regarded as a key indicator of the upcoming Academy Awards.

The film, which became Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time earlier this year, earned the title of Best Animated Film at this year’s ceremony. Its success marks an impressive milestone and sets strong momentum for the rest of the awards season.
The winners will be officially celebrated at a special event in New York this coming January. As anticipation continues to build, industry watchers and fans alike are eager to see how far KPop Demon Hunters will go in the awards circuit.