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KPop Demon Hunters Breaks Netflix Animated Film Viewership Record

Netflix’s latest animated smash has racked up over 26.3 million views in its sixth week, igniting sequel talks.

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Maggie Kang, writer and co-director of the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," is seen in an undated handout photo. Kang's debut film — produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released by Netflix — has become a global smash, topping Billboard charts and pulling in massive streaming numbers.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Netflix, (Mandatory Credit)
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"KPop Demon Hunters" becomes Netflix's most-watched original animated movie of all time.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters has become the streamer’s most-watched original animated film, with 26.3 million views and 43.9 million hours watched over its first six weeks.
  • The film’s soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart and entered the top 10 of the all-genre Billboard 200, led by breakout track “Golden.”
  • Sony Pictures Animation’s seven-year development process included collaboration with top K-pop producers to ensure authentic music-driven storytelling rooted in Korean mythology.
  • A global fanbase has amplified the film through art, covers, cosplay and social media engagement, reflecting its broad cross-cultural appeal.
  • Encouraged by the film’s record performance, Netflix is exploring a sequel and has formally submitted “Golden” for Best Original Song consideration at the Oscars.