KPop Demon Hunters has officially taken the streaming world by storm, becoming Netflix’s most popular English-language film of all time. The animated musical, produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released globally on June 20, 2025, has racked up a massive 236 million views on Netflix, cementing itself as a cultural phenomenon.
KPop Demon Hunters Breaks Netflix Records
- 236 million total views – Netflix’s No. 1 Most Popular English Film.
- 25.4 million views last week, holding the No. 1 spot again.
- First Netflix film to also top the global box office thanks to the Sing-Along edition, earning $19.2 million in theaters in one weekend.
Unlike a traditional theatrical release, Netflix struck a unique deal by funding the $100 million production budget plus an additional $25 million licensing fee. While Netflix holds streaming rights, Sony Pictures continues to profit through soundtrack sales, publishing rights, and Imageworks animation services.
The Music Powerhouse: Billboard Hot 100 Success
The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is a chart-topping hit. For the first time in history, four songs from the same soundtrack entered the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 simultaneously.
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Fans can now enjoy the KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Version on Netflix, turning living rooms into concert halls across the globe.
Sequel in Development – What to Expect
Following its massive success, reports confirm that Netflix and Sony Pictures are in early talks for a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters.
🎬 Director Maggie Kang hinted that the sequel will dive deeper into the origins and backstories of the demon-hunting K-pop idols. The first movie was designed as a “non-origin origin story,” leaving many character details unexplored.
👉 The sequel could explore:
- How the girls were chosen as demon hunters.
- Their personal journeys, struggles, and rivalries.
- Expanded K-pop musical performances integrated into the storyline.
Netflix Top 10 Highlights (English Films & TV)
While KPop Demon Hunters dominated the charts, other titles made waves:
- Night Always Comes (Vanessa Kirby) – No. 2 with 12.3M views.
- My Oxford Year (Corey Mylchreest & Sofia Carson) – No. 4 with 5.9M views.
- Happy Gilmore 2 – Still swinging strong at No. 6 with 4.5M views.
On the TV side, Hostage, starring Corey Mylchreest, grabbed the No. 2 spot with 10.8M views.
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Final Thoughts
KPop Demon Hunters has become more than just a movie – it’s a global pop culture phenomenon blending K-pop, anime-inspired visuals, and supernatural action. With record-breaking numbers, sold-out theater events, and a sequel on the horizon, the film is set to remain one of Netflix’s biggest success stories.
✨ Whether you’re streaming the Sing-Along edition at home or waiting for the sequel, one thing is clear: KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s golden moment.
