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KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Event Races Toward Sellouts Across 1,700 Theaters

The streaming breakout is converting its chart-fueled fandom into theaters, with franchise decisions still tied to an older rights deal.

"KPop Demon Hunters" is Neftlix's runaway summer hit.
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Zoey, Rumi, and Mira in KPop Demon Hunters
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Overview

  • The two-day sing-along is set for Aug. 23–24, with roughly 1,700 U.S. and Canada cinemas booked and more than 1,000 showtimes reported sold out.
  • Screenings are also rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, with major chains adding locations as demand grows.
  • Box-office analysts estimate the limited North American run could generate about $5 million to $10 million based on advance sales.
  • Since its June 20 debut, the film has become Netflix’s most-watched original animated title, and lead track “Golden” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Hot 100.
  • Puck reports Sony has begun talks with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans about a follow-up, and TheWrap says Netflix is exploring broader franchise extensions, though no sequel is officially greenlit and the 2021 SonyNetflix distribution deal remains a key factor.