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KPop Demon Hunters Just Made Netflix History 5 Weeks After Release

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After five weeks since its debut, “Kpop Demon Hunters” continues to carve out fresh territory on Netflix. The animated action-adventure film from Sony Pictures Animation has emerged as one of the most viral streaming sensations of the year, turning every new subscriber who watches it into potential advocates. This surprising success comes with minimal promotional efforts for the movie and a cast of colorful pop singers not typically associated with Hollywood’s elite.

Even amidst all the hype, the movie has skyrocketed in online popularity, soaring up the Netflix rankings, and its original soundtrack is now a streaming sensation. It’s a genuine example of word-of-mouth success, and there’s no denying this when considering the recent milestone it achieved, surpassing other notable Netflix productions such as “Damsel,” “The Electric State,” and “The Kissing Booth.

Netflix reports that “Kpop Demon Hunters” has broken records by being the initial Netflix Original film to achieve a new viewership high in its fifth week on the streaming service.

The hit animated action musical has consistently surpassed its own viewership records each week since its release on June 20, unlike many major streaming releases that tend to peak early and decline in popularity over time.

According to reports from Inside What’s On Netflix, the movie is predicted to break records as Netflix’s biggest animated film yet. In just four weeks on the platform, it has surpassed Adam Sandler’s Leo and accumulated a staggering 80.3 million viewing minutes.

For over a month now, the series “Kpop Demon Hunters” has maintained its position in Netflix’s global Top 10, holding the top spot in significant regions such as the United States, France, and Canada.

K-pop Demon Slayers” tells the story of a female K-pop group who are secret demon hunters, forced to confront a hidden truth with the arrival of a mystifying boy band from the demon realm. This film boasts original music composed by Brazilian maestro Marcelo Zarvos and pays homage to some of the genre’s leading acts. With an impressive 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it ranks among this year’s top-rated films.

Will Kpop Demon Hunters 2 Happen?

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but speculate that behind the scenes at Netflix, exciting discussions about a potential sequel to the phenomenal hit series Kpop Demon Hunters might be underway.

As a film enthusiast, I must say that this movie has truly taken the world by storm, with its staying power unmatched by any previous release. Given its unprecedented success, it seems only prudent to cash in on the goodwill and officially announce that a sequel is already underway!

As a movie critic, I found myself intrigued by the words of directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang from the “KPop Demon Hunters” team. In a recent interview, they mentioned that there are still several mysteries left unresolved following the first animated adventure. This cryptic comment suggests to me that they might already be contemplating the possibilities for a sequel, leaving fans like myself eagerly awaiting more news.

Absolutely! There are numerous mysteries left unexplored, which in a positive sense, opens up countless paths for new narratives, creating an exciting array of potential stories. So, yes, indeed!

Moving ahead, it’s intriguing to discover who might be responsible for any future installments of the Kpop Demon Hunters series. Originally produced by Sony Pictures Animation, this project was eventually distributed by Netflix.

Normally, Sony Pictures movies are initially screened in cinemas and later stream on platforms like Netflix under a mutual arrangement. However, this particular film bypassed theaters completely and debuted exclusively on Netflix ahead of any other platform.

It’s uncertain who has the authority to decide about a sequel movie, if it will again stream exclusively on Netflix, or if audiences might get to watch it in cinemas.

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2025-07-23 18:04

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