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KPop Demon Hunters Reaches 500 Million Netflix Views, Reported as Platform’s Most-Watched Movie

The Sony Pictures Animation hit parlayed streaming momentum into sold-out sing-along screenings, signaling a franchise push toward a 2029 sequel.

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Overview

  • Netflix confirmed the film has crossed 500 million global views, marking a late-December milestone for the June 2025 release.
  • Platform-related reporting cites it as Netflix’s most-watched movie to date, with FandomWire noting it now roughly doubles the views of Red Notice.
  • The title used a hybrid rollout with a short June theatrical window followed by an Oct. 31–Nov. 2 sing-along rerelease that reportedly grossed $19.2 million across about 1,700 theaters and drew numerous sellouts internationally.
  • KPop Demon Hunters earned strong reception, including mid‑90s Rotten Tomatoes scores and a 27‑week run on Netflix’s Top 10, with awards recognition reported by Collider.
  • The soundtrack posted standout results, including multiple Hot 100 Top 10 entries and multi‑billion streams, as Netflix and Sony advance a sequel planned for 2029.