Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters Golden World Tour at its Upfronts

At its annual Upfronts presentation, a showcase for advertisers and the press held in New York in mid-May 2026, Netflix announced a live world tour based on its animated hit KPop Demon Hunters. The tour was billed as the Golden World Tour, a nod to the film's breakout song "Golden".

Netflix said it was partnering with AEG Presents, a major live entertainment and concert promoter, to stage the shows. It described the tour as a live experience that would bring elements of the two-time Oscar-winning film to life on arena stages around the world.

At the time of the announcement, cities, dates and ticket details had not been released. Netflix said they would follow later in the year and invited fans to join an online waitlist for updates. It also did not say which performers would appear.

The announcement mattered because it extended the film from streaming into live entertainment. It signalled Netflix's intent to turn one of its most-watched animated releases into a touring event, and it set expectations for the later release of dates and ticketing.