Netflix’s animated musical KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting streaming history. The film has become the most-watched original animated movie on the platform, officially dethroning all previous record-holders.
Netflix Declares “It’s Their Moment”
In a recent tweet celebrating the film’s success, Netflix shared a picture of the title with the caption: “Netflix’s most watched animated film of all time, KPop Demon Hunters.” The post continued with excitement: “It’s their moment!” followed by, “KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most-watched original animated film of ALL TIME.”
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Over 100 Million Views in 5 Weeks
The film premiered on June 20, and in just five weeks, it collected a jaw-dropping 106.1 million views. With these numbers, it officially surpassed the previous record held by Adam Sandler’s animated comedy Leo.
KPop Demon Hunters blends vibrant K-pop energy, supernatural storytelling, and demon-fighting action. The unique mix of fast-paced adventure and Korean pop culture has struck a chord with audiences across all ages and regions.
A Bold Vision Brought to Life by Star Directors
The film is directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and produced by Sony Pictures Animation. Their creative vision brought bold visuals and a stylish, genre-blending story that fans instantly fell in love with.
The characters in the film reportedly draw inspiration from some of the biggest names in the K-pop world — including BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BIGBANG, Monsta X, and Tomorrow X Together.
A Double Life: Idols by Day, Demon Hunters by Night
The story follows a globally famous K-pop girl group who secretly work as demon hunters. While performing on stage wins them global fame, their true battle begins offstage, where they fight dark forces to protect the world.
