Demon Hunter have filed suit against Netflix, Netflix Studios and AEG Presents, citing trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition. The claims relate to Netflix‘s 2025 hit animated series ‘KPop Demon Hunters‘, which has spawned various trademark applications for merch and such in relation to the show’s crossover into live events and more.
Complex obtained a copy of the complaint, which the band filed today, August 18th, in a Californian court via their operating corporation of Hyde Lane. According to Complex, the band have cited circumstances of brand confusion surrounding the band and the series.
One example shared involved a fan of the series mistakenly purchasing $500 worth of tickets for a Demon Hunter concert in Albany, NY for themself and their five and 6-year-old daughters under the presumption they were attending a ‘KPop Demon Hunters‘ show. Said fan realized their mistake and sought out a refund.
Demon Hunter formed in 2000 and have been an active band since with twelve studio albums to their credit and countless tours undertaken. The group are seeking a jury trial in this dispute and argue that ongoing overlap in the same fields from the two entities could lead to considerable consumer confusion and improper associations between the animated series and the band.
The group are seeking to have their “rightful interests” restored in regards to the trademark. They further demand that Netflix be barred from using the ‘KPop Demon Hunters‘ name and are asking for restitution and treble damages.
Demon Hunter will be headlining a pre-emptive 20th anniversary tour this fall for their fourth studio album, 2007’s “Storm The Gates Of Hell“. Their brothers in faith, Wolves At The Gate and Bloodlines, will be serving as the openers for that tour.
Fans attending can expect to catch a full album performance of “Storm The Gates Of Hell” each night, along with various fan favorites from Demon Hunter‘s 2002-2005 catalog.
10/07 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
10/08 Springfield, MO – Regency Live
10/09 Dallas, TX – AM/FM
10/10 San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
10/11 Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
10/12 Albuquerque, NM – El Rey
10/13 Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
10/14 Pomona, CA – Glass House
10/15 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
10/16 Fresno, CA – Strummer’s
10/17 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
10/19 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
10/20 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw
10/21 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/22 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
10/23 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
10/24 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
10/25 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
10/27 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theater
10/28 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
10/29 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl