You don’t have to be a fan of K-pop or fantasy to be able to relate to the half-demon feeling like she had to hide part of her true self from the outside world. Keeping her patterns hidden could be a metaphor for so many things, and I loved the movie’s message of embracing your truth, inner demons and all.

Netflix is hosting the special two-day event in North America over the Aug. 22-24 weekend. The singalong will also play in theaters in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

KPop Demon Hunters is a smash hit for Netflix, and you won’t see many animation enthusiasts disagreeing with this statement. Following the animated film by Sony Pictures becoming one of the most-watched movies on the streaming service,

Mark Sonnenblick, who wrote "Golden" for Sony and Netflix’s 'Kpop Demon Hunters,' has signed with Kraft-Engel Management and PAL PR.

Late to the "Kpop Demon Hunters" party? Make a grand entrance with the Chronicle's guide to the global phenomenon.

Netflix's surprise hit will take over theaters around the world from Aug. 23-25, and fans are likely to stock up on tees and more merch ahead of the karaoke parties.