A New Reign on Netflix: Animated Musical Surpasses “Red Notice” Viewership

The hierarchy on Netflix has been officially rewritten. “KPop Demon Hunters,” an American animated musical, has soared to the top of the platform’s all-time charts, becoming the most popular film by the metric of total views. The film’s meteoric rise demonstrates the global appeal of its unique K-pop and demon-hunting premise.
With an astonishing 236 million views in its first 91 days, “KPop Demon Hunters” eclipsed the previous leader, “Red Notice,” which had accumulated 231 million views. This victory places the anime ahead of major live-action blockbusters, including the expensive Russo Brothers’ film “The Gray Man” and Ryan Reynolds’ “The Adam Project.”
The story follows the K-pop girl group Huntr/x, who balance their careers as music idols with a secret life as demon slayers. The film has been widely praised by critics for its stunning animation, compelling writing, and infectious music, resonating with a massive global audience.
Beyond its streaming success, the movie has also conquered the music world. Its soundtrack produced an unprecedented four top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Fans can rejoice, as the immense popularity of the film has already led to the confirmation that a sequel is in the works.