Netflix’s New #1 Movie Ever About Demon-Hunting Pop Stars Dethrones ‘Red Notice’
It’s safe to say that Netflix has revolutionized the way that we watch movies. When the service launched, it disrupted the video rental market in favor of movies by mail. Years later, the platform pioneered something novel and revolutionary called streaming, and the rest, as they say, is history.
After shaking up things in a number of unprecedented ways, Netflix operated under a shroud of mystery. They kept viewership numbers a secret and didn’t release any of their ratings data. In recent years, however, the streamer has become more transparent. They now share the tea about what’s popping off, and the results are often surprising. Case in point, a dark horse recently took the platform by storm, claiming its place as the most-viewed English-language film of all time.
The title in question is an animated family film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. It’s called KPop Demon Hunters. Written by Kang, Appelhans, Danya Jimenez, and Hannah McMechan, the picture bowed on Netflix June 20, 2025, and has since amassed a whopping 236 million views! The feature has shown nearly no signs of slowing in popularity in the time since its debut. More than two months on, it’s still charting in the top 10. In fact, it’s back in the #1 chart position today after briefly dropping to #2 when Transformers: Rise of the Beasts gave the flick a run for its money.
What is KPop Demon Hunters About?
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums or topping the Billboard charts, they’re moonlighting as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger.
In addition to dominating the Netflix charts, the film has also made an impressive dent in the Billboard charts. As of the publication of this post, four songs from the soundtrack are charting on the Hot 100.
Not surprisingly, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are already in negotiations on a sequel to the breakout hit. No word just yet on when you might expect to see the second series installment, but if it’s even half as successful as the inaugural effort, it likely won’t be the last you see of this IP.
So, there you have it, dear reader. KPop Demon Hunters is breaking records and taking names. It has surpassed all expectations and is a massive financial windfall for the streamer. If you connected with this one, hang tight for the forthcoming sequel.
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