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

A chart-topping soundtrack plus a sold-out sing-along weekend powered the surge, prompting early sequel talks.

Overview

  • Netflix reports the film has overtaken 2021’s Red Notice, reaching 236 million views just 67 days after its June 20 debut.
  • Weekly momentum continued with 25.4 million views from August 18–24, keeping the title in Netflix’s Top 10 for a tenth week.
  • A limited sing-along theatrical run sold out many screenings and was reported to lead the U.S. box office with an estimated $18–$20 million, despite no official grosses released.
  • Billboard says the soundtrack is the first ever to place four songs simultaneously in the Hot 100’s top 10, with “Golden” at No. 1 alongside “Your Idol,” “Soda Pop,” and “How It’s Done.”
  • Industry outlets report Netflix and Sony are in early discussions about sequels and broader franchise extensions, with no formal greenlights announced.