KPop Demon Hunters Shatters Netflix Records, Leaves Red Notice Behind
KPop Demon Hunters has taken Netflix by storm, smashing viewership records and outpacing even Dwayne Johnson’s Red Notice. Find out what’s driving this global sensation and how fans are reacting.
Since its debut in June, KPop Demon Hunters has been the talk of the town, quickly becoming a global sensation. The film has now clocked up more than 500 million views on Netflix, which is about twice as many as Dwayne Johnson’s Red Notice managed. That’s a staggering figure, making it the most-watched title in the platform’s history.
Recent figures from Netflix Tudum show the film not only hit the No. 3 spot on the English-language film list with 7.9 million views, but also set a new benchmark for total views. As one fan account put it,
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has now surpassed 500 million total views on Netflix. It's the most-watched movie in the platform's history.
Johnson’s own blockbuster, Red Notice, still holds its ground as one of the service’s top performers, racking up over 230.9 million views (or 454.2 million hours watched) in its first 28 days. With stars like Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot alongside Johnson, it’s no small feat, but KPop Demon Hunters has clearly struck a different chord with punters.
Sing-Along Success and Chart-Topping Soundtrack
Before this latest milestone, the film had already made waves with a special sing-along version that hit cinemas in August. Fans from all corners—Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK—packed out more than 1,300 screenings, showing just how keen audiences were for a bit of extra fun.
The soundtrack didn’t miss a beat either, smashing records on the Billboard charts. It became the first film soundtrack to land four songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 at the same time, and it nabbed the second spot on the Billboard 200 for the week of 23 August, racking up over 3 billion streams worldwide. As of now, the track Golden is still hanging around the Hot 100, sitting at number 11.
Critical Reception and Box Office Numbers
On the review front, KPop Demon Hunters has been well received. It’s sitting at 7.5 on IMDb, with a 95% Tomatometer and a 99% Popcornmeter score. The film’s box office take is reported at $24.6 million, and it runs for a tidy 95 minutes—just enough for a solid night in.
All these numbers have only fuelled the hype, with fans and critics alike calling it a standout in the streaming world. The film’s blend of music, action, and a bit of cheeky humour seems to have hit the sweet spot for a wide audience.
Fans Celebrate and Look Ahead
Fans haven’t been shy about celebrating the film’s achievements. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, from jokes about the entire population of South Korea watching on repeat to calls for the sequel to live up to the original. As one user put it,
500 million views? That's more than the entire population of South Korea watching 'KPop Demon Hunters' on repeat. Guess that means demons are now a national security threat in Seoul 🚨💀
Others reckon the film’s success is more than just hype, calling it a bit of history in the making. There’s already plenty of chatter about the sequel, which is set for release in 2029, with fans hoping the next instalment keeps up the momentum.
For now, KPop Demon Hunters is still available to stream, and with numbers like these, it doesn’t look like it’ll be slowing down any time soon.