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

A chart-topping soundtrack with a sellout sing-along run is prompting early franchise talks.

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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Slays RED NOTICE To Officially Become Netflix's Most-Watched Movie Of All Time

Overview

  • Netflix says the film has surpassed Red Notice’s 230.9 million to lead its all-time movie rankings, which use a 91-day views metric.
  • A two-day sing-along theatrical event on roughly 1,700 screens generated an estimated $18–20 million and ranked No. 1 at the U.S. box office.
  • Billboard reports the soundtrack is the first ever with four simultaneous Hot 100 top 10s—Golden (No. 1), Your Idol, Soda Pop and How It’s Done.
  • The film was produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released on Netflix, reflecting a studio–streamer partnership.
  • Multiple outlets say Netflix and Sony are in early negotiations for sequels and other extensions, with the directors in preliminary talks and no deals finalized.