What happens when you combine two of the world’s most popular cultural exports? You get a record-shattering hit. “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” a film that masterfully blends the worlds of K-pop and anime, has officially become the most-watched movie in the history of Netflix based on view count.
The animated musical has been viewed a colossal 236 million times since its debut, capturing the hearts of a massive international audience. This incredible viewership was enough to push it past “Red Notice,” the action-comedy blockbuster that previously held the record, proving the global appeal of its unique genre fusion.
While it leads in views, the film is third in the ranking for total minutes watched, with 23 billion. The two films ahead of it, “Red Notice” and “Don’t Look Up,” both have significantly longer runtimes, which accounts for their higher cumulative watch time. This makes its view count victory even more impressive.
The film’s impact is also being felt across the music industry. Its soundtrack has been wildly successful, placing four songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10. With rave reviews and a sequel on the horizon, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has established a powerful new franchise.