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KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Netflix Viewership Record as Soundtrack Extends Global Chart Run

Sequel talks are underway following the film’s record viewership.

Overview

  • Netflix says the film has reached about 236 million views since June 20, making it the platform’s most‑watched movie to date, though its daily Top 10 position has begun to dip this week.
  • On the Billboard Hot 100, “Golden” returns to No. 1 as the soundtrack places multiple songs in the top 10 at once, with credits shared by the movie’s fictional groups and the real performers.
  • The music dominates additional Billboard tallies, filling seven of the top 10 on Streaming Songs and eight of the top 10 on Top Movie Songs for July, including the entire top seven.
  • “Golden” leads the UK Official Singles Chart for a fourth week, while the soundtrack logs seven straight weeks at No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart and the track secures an MTV VMA Song of the Summer nomination.
  • Sony and Netflix are in early negotiations for a follow‑up, with distribution and rights a key focus, as Netflix’s sing‑along screenings drew an estimated $18–$20 million at the weekend box office per sources and Funko opens preorders for figures shipping January 30, 2026.