In a record-breaking moment, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters officially becomes the most watched original animated film of all time on the streaming service’s platform. The film has stolen the hearts of millions of viewers online. Released on June 20, the film has been out just a little over a month and has already achieved remarkable success. Read on to know more!
KPop Demon Hunters Become The Most Viewed Animated Film On Netflix
Since its premiere on June 20, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters has garnered over 106.1 million views in just five weeks, according to Netflix’s latest global viewership data. This makes the movie surpass the previous most-streamed Adam Sandler-starrer animated film, ‘Leo.’
Kpop Demon Hunters‘ popularity is noteworthy for the animation industry globally as well as for its creators and Netflix. The film, which was produced by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, has engaged viewers of all ages with its gripping storytelling, supernatural action, and addictive K-pop songs.
Set in the supernatural world where Korean pop idols are secretly demon hunters, the film blends Korean mythology with contemporary pop culture. Not just the film but also its soundtrack has been received with immense praise. With even actual famous K-pop Idols recreating scenes and songs from the movie! From ZEROBASE1 to TXT, many boy groups channelled their inner Saja Boys.
Industry insiders also report that a number of film studios are reportedly contemplating producing their own animated films using K-pop elements due to the genre’s increasing appeal. The movie’s sequel is also being considered; however, no formal announcement has been made as of yet.
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The plot for Kpop Demon Hunters follows a world-renowned K-Pop girl group balancing their lives in the K-pop spotlight while maintaining their secret identities as demon hunters.
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