Overview

• Analysts and rival-studio projections place the domestic weekend gross near $18 million, edging Warner Bros.' 'Weapons' at $15.6 million in its third frame.
• 'KPop Demon Hunters' played roughly 1,700 North American screens, with about 1,150 showings reported sold out, and select chains like Regal, Cinemark and Alamo participating while AMC sat out.
• The sing-along event followed a breakout streaming run since June, with Netflix reporting 210.5 million views and a soundtrack that put three songs in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10.
• Because Netflix does not disclose grosses, box-office tallies rely on third-party trackers and exhibitor data, creating debate over official rankings despite the strong turnout.
• The limited theatrical engagement has ended and the sing-along version is now available on Netflix, fueling discussion about eventized releases rather than a wider shift in the company's theatrical strategy.