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KPop Demon Hunters Remains Netflix’s No. 1 with Soundtrack Topping Charts

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have outlined follow-up ideas following the film’s record-breaking launch

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Kpop Demon Hunters on Netflix
Mira, Rumi, and Zoey in Kpop Demon Hunters
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Overview

  • The animated film has led Netflix’s movie charts in 26 countries and ranked in the Top 10 in 93 markets as of June 24
  • It holds a 96% critic score and a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes
  • The original soundtrack, featuring tracks by TWICE and other K-pop artists, surged to No. 1 on the US iTunes albums chart with eight songs charting on iTunes Top Songs
  • Some Chinese viewers have accused the film of cultural appropriation, pointing to design motifs and traditional elements they say were borrowed from Chinese heritage
  • Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are developing sequel concepts to explore unanswered questions and expand the story