“KPOP Demon Hunters” Officially Arrives on Bookshelves From Penguin Random House
If youโve been living for “KPop Demon Hunters”, get ready to expand your collection โ the world of HUNTR/X is coming off the screen and into your hands. As of December 2025, the beloved filmโs universe is launching in print via Penguin Random House (PRH), bringing fans a full slate of books that celebrate their favorite demonโhunters, pop stars, and everything in between.
A Publishing Program Worth Stanning
Earlier this month, Penguin Random House announced a sweeping publishing program in partnership with Netflix, joining its divisions โ Random House Childrenโs Books, Random House Worlds, and Penguin Young Readers โ to release fanโforward titles inspired by the film.
Their mission: translate the filmโs vibrant blend of Kโpop culture, supernatural adventure, and heartfelt storytelling into book form โ from poster books to novelizations, activity books, and more. Chris Angelilli, SVP and editorโinโchief for licensed publishing at PRH, summed up the ambition plainly in an article with Publishers Weekly: โThis universe is already rich with music, style, humor, and heart.โ
First Titles Hit Shelves โ Starting December 30, 2025
The first wave of PRHโs KPDH books debuts on Decemberโฏ30, 2025. Key titles include:
- “For the Fans! (KPop Demon Hunters)” โ According to PRH, this is a Little Golden Book that introduces readers to the world of HUNTR/X by day and demon-hunters by night.
- “KPop Demon Hunters: The Official Poster Book” โ an 80โpage, fullโcolor poster collection featuring more than 35 images of the filmโs iconic characters and moments.
These are just the beginning โ and theyโre perfect for decorating walls, gifting to fans, or simply enjoying as part of your collection.
Whatโs Next โ More Books Arriving Spring 2026
Looking ahead to March 31, 2026, Penguin Random House plans to expand the universe with four more major releases:
- “KPop Demon Hunters: The Deluxe Junior Novelization” โ a 144โpage hardcover novelization by Jessica Yoon, complete with 16 pages of fullโcolor images.
- “KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics” โ a 208โpage graphic novel retelling of the film, with full-color scenes and dialogue straight from the movie.
- “KPop Demon Hunters: My Golden Journal” โ a 128โpage guided journal designed for fans to write song lyrics, design costumes, plan tours, and get creative with their own Kโpop dreams.
- “KPop Demon Hunters: Official Activity Book” โ a fun 48โpage paperback packed with puzzles, games, coloring pages, and 50+ stickers โ ideal for younger fans or longtime stans who just want to play in the world.
Beyond these, PRH has hinted at even more: a sophisticated coloring book for older fans, and even a full manhwa adaptation of the film slated for 2027.
Why This Matters โ More Than Merchandise
This publishing push isnโt just a tieโin. It offers fans of all ages new ways to engage with the world of “KPop Demon Hunters”.
- For younger readers, the Little Golden Book and activity book provide a gentle, playful entry into the story.
- For older fans or collectors, the novelization and graphic novel deepen the lore, expand character backstories, and preserve the filmโs momentum in a tangible form.
- For the fandom as a whole, it means the KPDH universe continues to live, inspire creativity, and grow beyond the screen โ making the magic of HUNTR/X more lasting and accessible.
Whether youโre decorating your room with posters, journaling your own song ideas, or diving deep into the storyline in novel or comic form, thereโs something for every kind of fan.
