KPop Demon Hunters sets new record for Netflix’s global top 10
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has achieved a major streaming milestone, spending 52 consecutive weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10—shattering the previous record of 20 weeks held by Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Released on June 20, 2025, the film has become Netflix’s most-watched title of all time, accumulating over 500 million views.
The success is particularly striking given the film’s unconventional path to prominence. Sony originally deemed KPop Demon Hunters too niche for theatrical release and divested the project, allowing Netflix to acquire it for its streaming platform. Despite this hesitant beginning, the film resonated powerfully with global audiences, becoming a phenomenon that far exceeded initial expectations.
Netflix is capitalizing on the film’s one-year anniversary by bringing it back to cinemas worldwide. This theatrical return follows a successful limited sing-along release in August 2025, during which the film topped the domestic box office. Though it has recently dropped from Netflix’s U.S. Top 10, its sustained global performance demonstrates exceptional international appeal and cultural reach.
The achievement underscores the growing importance of streaming metrics in entertainment and Netflix’s ability to identify and elevate underestimated content. KPop Demon Hunters has proven that animated films with distinct cultural elements can achieve massive viewership on global platforms when given proper distribution support.