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Netflix Brings KPop Demon Hunters to Theaters for Two-Day Sing-Along Release

Tickets are selling fast at major chains worldwide after the animated musical topped Netflix’s charts, its single “Golden” reached No. 1, with fans pressing for franchise expansion.

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(L-R) Ji-young Yoo, Arden Cho and May Hong attend the "KPop Demon Hunters" special screening at the Netflix Tudum Theater on June 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed limited sing-along screenings of KPop Demon Hunters on August 23 and 24 in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and other markets, partnering with chains like Cinemark, Regal, Marcus, Alamo Drafthouse, Harkins and HOYTS.
  • Advance tickets are moving quickly with reports of sold-out shows at venues including Alamo Drafthouse and Harkins Theatres in Phoenix.
  • The film has logged roughly 180–185 million views since its June 20 debut, making it Netflix’s most-watched animated original and second most-watched movie overall.
  • “Golden,” the lead single from the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped global streaming charts, a first for a South Korean female act.
  • Industry outlets report Netflix is exploring sequels, a short film and a stage musical for KPop Demon Hunters, though no follow-on projects have been officially greenlit