‘KPop Demon Hunters’ powers 17% jump in Netflix revenues

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Netflix announced its third-quarter revenue increased by 17% to $11.5 billion, thanks to the success of its popular animated movie, “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Netflix earned $2.5 billion in profit during the last three months of the year, an 8% increase compared to the same time last year. However, this was lower than the $3 billion that financial analysts had predicted, according to FactSet.

The company’s revenue met expectations, driven by a rise in subscriptions, changes to pricing, and higher income from advertisements.

Okay, so here’s the deal: this company just took a massive $619 million hit thanks to a tax disagreement down in Brazil. It’s a significant expense, and honestly, it’s going to impact their bottom line. It seems they fought with the Brazilian tax authorities and, ultimately, had to pay a hefty price to resolve it.

Netflix told investors on Tuesday that without this unexpected cost, they would have surpassed their profit margin goal for the third quarter of 2025. However, they don’t anticipate this issue affecting their overall financial performance going forward.

Netflix shares, which closed Tuesday at $1,241.35, fell 5% in after hours trading.

With over 301 million subscribers, Netflix remains the leader in streaming and is continuing to expand its offerings. This fall, viewers can look forward to new movies like Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” the last season of the popular series “Stranger Things,” and even TV games like Boggle for family entertainment.

Since its release in June, “KPop Demon Hunters” has been a hit, racking up over 325 million views in just three months. The film follows three talented singers who also happen to be demon hunters.

As a film buff, I was really surprised to hear that the new movie quickly became Netflix’s most-watched film ever! It actually surpassed “Red Notice,” which previously held the record with an impressive 230.9 million views in its first 91 days. That just shows how popular this new one is!

So, I was really excited to hear that Netflix is teaming up with Hasbro and Mattel! Apparently, they’re making a whole line of toys – dolls, action figures, even some cool gadgets – based on their new show, “KPop Demon Hunters.” As a movie and TV fan, it’s awesome to see them expanding the world like this!

New seasons of two popular shows premiered this fall: the second season of “Wednesday,” the Addams Family spin-off, and the second season of the drama “My Life With the Walter Boys.”

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OpenAI’s Sora 2 is causing significant concern in Hollywood, with studios, agencies, and unions voicing their opposition to the technology’s development.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos explained that the success of a show like ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ opens up exciting possibilities for future content, as he shared during an earnings presentation.

He explained that the film’s success was boosted by being on Netflix, where dedicated fans could watch it multiple times. This initial exposure, he said, helped create interest and ultimately encouraged people to see it in theaters. Sarandos specifically stated, “We think ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ did so well because it premiered on Netflix.”

The company anticipates revenue will increase by 17% in the next quarter, driven by gains in subscriptions, higher prices, and advertising income.

Netflix expects to earn $45.1 billion in revenue for the year, a 16% increase. They also predict their advertising revenue will more than double in 2025.

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Netflix is adding sixteen video podcasts from Spotify, including popular shows like ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast,’ ‘The Dave Chang Show,’ and the true-crime series ‘Serial Killers.’

Similar to other companies in the entertainment industry, Netflix is expanding its business to adapt to a changing market. Rising costs for creating TV shows and movies, along with the merging of studios, are driving this shift.

As someone who follows the entertainment industry closely, I’ve noticed a real shift at Netflix. It feels like things are getting less stable for traditional Hollywood workers, and Netflix seems to be quietly changing its approach. According to Ross Benes at Emarketer, they’re increasingly focusing on live sports, online creators from platforms like YouTube, and even podcasts – basically, anything that isn’t your typical scripted show. It’s a smart move, I think, given the current climate.

I’ve been following the streaming world closely, and while it’s booming now, I can see why some investors are a little worried. It seems like the technology for creating videos with AI is getting incredibly advanced. This means it’s becoming easier and cheaper to make amazing visual effects and even tailor content specifically for each viewer, which could really disrupt the current subscription model. It’s a fascinating, and slightly unsettling, development to watch!

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Dolls and action figures inspired by the popular Netflix movie, “KPop Demon Hunters,” will be available to customers next year.

According to Third Bridge analyst John Conca, Netflix’s reliance on easily-consumed, scripted shows makes it more vulnerable to generative AI than its competitors. He suggests Netflix needs to recapture the adaptability it had in its early days to overcome this challenge, despite its current dominance in the streaming market.

Netflix announced on Tuesday that it’s now using artificial intelligence to help viewers find better shows and movies. The company is also letting creators use AI tools for their projects – for example, the team making ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is using AI to make characters look younger.

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2025-10-22 00:32