KPop Demon Huntershas quickly become one of Netflix’s most extraordinary success stories.On August 26, the animated musical became Netflix’s most-watched English-language film. The streaming platformreportedthat the film had amassed a total of 236 million views, surpassing the previous record set byRed Notice.
The film’s soundtrack also achieved an incredible first by featuring four songs —Golden,How It’s Done,Your Idol, andSoda Pop —in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Netflix achieved even greater success by topping the domestic box office this past weekend with a sing-along version ofKPop Demon Hunters. The film grossed$19.2 million in two days. Given the large number of people who had already seen the film on Netflix, the turnout for this theatrical release was especially surprising.
Directed and co-written by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, this Sony-produced animated musical follows a trio of K-pop superstars, who secretly serve as demon hunters, and their battle against a group of demons masquerading as a new boy band.
KPop Demon Huntershas something for everyone to enjoy, from its breathtaking animation and action to its catchy songs, lovable characters, clever comedy, and heartfelt story.The Hollywood Reporterhas even claimed that the film will run a campaign for the 2026 Academy Awards, similar to Sony’s other animated Oscar winner,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In addition, THR reportedthat Sony Pictures is in talks with Netflix to make a sequel toKPop Demon Hunters. Given the massive success ofKPop Demon Hunters, it’s no surprise that Sony and Netflix would want to capitalize on its popularity.
With all this positive buzz, it looks like the many fans ofKPop Demon Hunterswill have a lot to look forward to seeing from this new hit franchise in the near future.
