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KPop Demon Hunters Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Film, Hitting 236 Million Views in 65 Days

A viral soundtrack is driving outsized engagement that now reaches No. 1 sing‑along screenings.

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Overview

  • Netflix says the animated musical has logged 236 million views since its June debut, surpassing Red Notice within the platform’s 91‑day ranking window.
  • The total was achieved in 65 days, leaving weeks remaining to add to its first‑91‑days tally under Netflix’s methodology.
  • A breakout soundtrack is fueling repeat engagement, including a track that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200, according to reporting citing chart data.
  • In Germany, GfK Entertainment named the song Golden the official 2025 summer hit, with 30 million streams in the country by August 20.
  • A sing‑along release in U.S. and Canadian theaters opened at No. 1 with about $18 million, and analysts say Netflix may try to build the title into a broader franchise.