Mattel expands KPop Demon Hunters line on Netflix success and licensing deal
Aug 28, 2026, 7:51 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Licensing deal and Oscar-associated IP could lift MAT revenue and margins; near-term product shipments (Sept 25) may boost quarterly sales; multi-year line expansion de-risks reliance on existing products.
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Mattel secured Netflix's global master license for KPop Demon Hunters after the film's June 2025 release and 2026 Oscar win, launching a broad merchandising push. Initial waves included minifigures in May 2025 and 12-inch fashion dolls later, with deluxe Rumi priced at $54 and shipping slated Sept 25. Additional dolls and bundles are planned through 2027.
Mattel wins Netflix global master license for KPop Demon Hunters; Oscar win boosts branding.
May 2025 minifigures launched; late 2025 12-inch dolls; Jinu poll-led 2027 release.
Deluxe Rumi doll $54; ships Sept 25; available at Mattel Creations and Amazon.
Upcoming merch includes 18-inch dolls, exclusive 3-pack, and more in 2025-27.
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