K-Pop Demon Hunters just made Netflix history, becoming the most-watched animated film ever on the platform—across all languages and formats.
🔥 Record-Breaking 5th Week Viewership
On July 23, Netflix announced via social media that K-Pop Demon Hunters had officially set a new benchmark. It's the first Netflix film to achieve its highest weekly viewership in its fifth week post-release, a rare feat.
Even more impressively, the film saw a 6% increase in views during its fifth week, reaching a whopping 25.8 million views. It maintained its #1 spot on the Global Top 10 Films (English) chart and is projected to become the most-watched content in Netflix history.
🎤 Idols vs. Demons: The Plot That Captivated the World
The animated feature follows the story of HUNTRIX, a girl group that secretly doubles as demon slayers, as they go head-to-head with the mysterious boy group LionBoyz. Since its release last month, the film has topped the charts in 17 countries and hit 33 million views in its second week alone.
🎵 OST Tracks Sweep Global Music Charts
The K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack is also dominating Spotify, YouTube Music, Melon, and even Billboard.
- 'Golden' and 'Your Idol' ranked No.1 and No.2 on the U.S. Spotify chart.
- On the Billboard Hot 100, 'Golden' soared to No.4, surpassing Frozen's iconic Let It Go, which peaked at No.5.
- Other hits like 'How It's Done' (No.23) and 'Soda Pop' (No.25) joined the ranks, marking an unprecedented success for a fictional K-pop project.
🚀 A New Milestone in K-Content
K-Pop Demon Hunters has now become the top-viewed content on Netflix across categories—beating out live-action series, global films, and animation. Its unique blend of music, fantasy, and pop culture nostalgia is resonating with fans of all ages.
With momentum still rising, K-Pop Demon Hunters is not just rewriting records—it's rewriting what K-pop storytelling can be on a global stage.
