‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s most viewed film

The animated K-pop girl group HUNTR/X might be fictional, but their impact is very real. 

Social media has been flooding with memes about the group’s hit track “Golden” from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” with some fans joking that you can’t get through the day without hearing it “in full blast.” While the song has split listeners between those who love it and those who’ve had enough, the social media noise has only fueled the film’s historic rise.

Netflix confirmed that “KPop Demon Hunters” has officially become its most popular film ever, overtaking “Red Notice” with 236 million total views since its release in June. 

This image released by Netflix shows characters, from left, Mira, Rumi, Zoey in a scene from “KPop Demon Hunters.” (Netflix via AP)

The animated musical not only dominated the platform’s “Most Popular English Films” list but also retained its No. 1 spot last week with an additional 25.4 million views.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ surpasses ‘Red Notice’

With this, Netflix’s all-time rankings now place “KPop Demon Hunters” at the very top, surpassing big-budget titles that once held the crown. The animated musical sits ahead of “Red Notice,” “Carry-On,” “Don’t Look Up,” “The Adam Project” and “Bird Box.”

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Over the weekend, theaters in the US and Canada hosted “KPop Demon Hunters: The Sing-Along Event,” where fans showed up to celebrate the movie’s music together. 

With its compelling story and addictive music performed by on-screen idols SAJA Boys and HUNTR/X, the film has transformed its soundtrack into genuine chart-topping success. The OST also made history, becoming the first ever to place four songs simultaneously in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10.

Beyond numbers, the film has now entered the prestigious Oscars Screening Room for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. This early entry means Academy members can preview the movie as a contender for next year’s awards, raising hopes for a nomination.

The franchise’s future looks even brighter. Industry insiders hint at two possible sequels already being discussed, alongside mounting speculation of a live-action adaptation.

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