The Honmoon is sealed! The breakout movie of the year becomes the most popular ever on Netflix.
KPop Demon Hunters becomes not only just the most popular Netflix animated film, but it is now the most popular on the streaming platform ever. Moreover, its popularity is still just barely scratching the surface. Both Hunters and members of the pride see this as an absolute win.
The global hit, produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation (Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse) now has more than 236 million views to date.
KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Limited theatrical release
Due to its overwhelming rise to popularity, the movie has a limited theatrical event. Screenings from different areas in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Additionally, it featured more than 1,300 screenings. The sing-along version manages to earn an estimate of $18 million to $20 million in the box office on Saturday and Sunday in North America. This just goes to show that the impact this movie has on the general audience cannot go unnoticed and should be acknowledged.
In fact, the release date of the movie was almost two months ago, and the hype is still there.
After its limited theatrical release, the sing-along version is now available to watch on Netflix. For this reason, a re-watch is a high possibility.
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Impact and future
What once was a sleeper hit is now a global phenomenon. Kpop Demon Hunters is a movie for everyone, K-pop fan or not. The animation style is a treat to the eyes, with songs that are so infectious they make our shoulders bop almost every time. Of course, a concept that is fresh and a story so relatable and relevant. This film will most likely be on the top lists when the year ends.
Lastly, with this type of popularity, Sony and Netflix are already in talks for development. Hopefully, we will get a continuation of this story in the future!
Source: Netflix, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
