KPop Demon Hunters Sets Netflix Record with Groundbreaking Soundtrack

reaching the top spot from “Red Notice.” The movie has consistently gained around 20 million new views each week for the past eight weeks and has remained in the top 10 on Netflix for nine weeks straight, with 26 million views in the week of August 11 to August 17.

Following its successful streaming release on June 20, “KPop Demon Hunters” made a groundbreaking move by grossing an estimated $18 million at the box office last weekend, becoming the first Netflix release to later claim the number one spot at the box office. The film had a limited sing-along run in approximately 1,700 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with tickets for about 1,100 screenings being sold out.

The movie centers around the clash between K-pop girl group Huntr/x, who are secretly demon hunters, and their rivals, boy band Saja Boys, who are secretly demons. The film quickly gained popularity, scoring a 97% critics score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers have praised its catchy songs and captivating storyline, propelling it to knock out competitors like “Happy Gilmore 2” and secure its spot as the most-watched English film for four out of nine weeks.

With 12 songs on its soundtrack and an impressive following of 51.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the “KPop Demon Hunters” Cast has made history by becoming the first soundtrack to achieve four Hot 100 top 10 songs simultaneously since “Waiting To Exhale” in 1995. The song “Golden” reaching the number one spot on the chart marks a significant milestone, making EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI the first K-pop girl group to lead the Hot 100 since Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” in 2001.

As Netflix gears up to release the latest viewing numbers for “KPop Demon Hunters,” fans eagerly anticipate whether the film will surpass the record set by “Red Notice.” With its infectious soundtrack, engaging plot, and talented cast, it’s no wonder that “KPop Demon Hunters” has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide and is on track to make streaming history.