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KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Film With 236 Million Views

A sing-along theatrical weekend with an unprecedented soundtrack performance helped drive the surge.

Overview

  • Netflix reports the film has reached 236 million total views since its June 20 debut, overtaking Red Notice to lead the service’s all-time rankings.
  • A limited sing-along theatrical run was estimated at $18 million to $20 million and ranked No. 1 at the U.S. box office, though Netflix did not disclose grosses.
  • Roughly 1,700 U.S. and Canadian theaters hosted the event, with about 1,100 sold-out screenings reported by exhibitors and trackers.
  • Billboard confirms the soundtrack is the first ever to place four songs simultaneously in the Hot 100 top 10: Golden, Your Idol, Soda Pop and How It’s Done.
  • Industry outlets say Netflix and Sony Pictures are in early talks on sequels and other expansions, with no deal announced as weekly viewing still adds roughly 25.4 million.