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‘Golden’ Hits No. 1 as KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Events Sell Out

Netflix is evaluating follow-up projects from sequels to a stage musical during the franchise’s peak visibility

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(L-R) Ji-young Yoo, Arden Cho and May Hong attend the "KPop Demon Hunters" special screening at the Netflix Tudum Theater on June 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • The song “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped global charts.
  • KPop Demon Hunters has amassed roughly 180 million views on Netflix, making it the platform’s most-watched animated film and its second most-watched movie ever.
  • Limited sing-along screenings are set for August 23–24 in select US, Canada and UK theaters, with many showings already sold out.
  • Special screenings will feature on-screen lyrics, live hosts, photo ops and branded props at chains such as Alamo Drafthouse and Regal.
  • Industry reports indicate Netflix is exploring sequels, a short film and a stage musical based on the property, though no projects have been officially approved.