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KPop Demon Hunters: $5.3M Opening, 14M Views on Netflix

11/5/2025

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KPop Demon Hunters, a Netflix animated feature, earned $5.3 million in its theatrical return, down from $18 million at opening.
Nevertheless, it remains a streaming success with 14 million views in the week of Oct. 27–Nov. 2.
It ranked as the second-most-watched film on Netflix during that week.
Critics and audiences praise it, with Rotten Tomatoes rating it above 95%.
A sequel is planned, though details have not been announced.

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Story summary

KPop Demon Hunters, a Netflix animated feature, earned $5.3 million in its theatrical return, down from $18 million at opening.
Nevertheless, it remains a streaming success with 14 million views in the week of Oct. 27–Nov. 2.
It ranked as the second-most-watched film on Netflix during that week.
Critics and audiences praise it, with Rotten Tomatoes rating it above 95%.
A sequel is planned, though details have not been announced.