There was no greater hit film on streaming companies in 2025 than KPop Demon Hunters. The animated fantasy musical movie was such an enormous success on Netflix that it topped the charts and ultimately was launched in theaters as a sing-along model for its legions of followers.
Not solely has KPop Demon Hunters been a large hit this yr, nevertheless it has truly set all-time information for Netflix. In reality, KPop Demon Hunters has actually become the most-watched movie in the history of the platform, which is particularly spectacular since Netflix is the world’s hottest streaming service.
In accordance with Netflix’s stats, their most watched films ever embody Oscar nominees like Do not Look Up, the wildly fashionable thriller Chook Field, and Cameron Diaz’s return to acting in Back in Action. The very best half is that KPop Demon Hunters took first place from a film that actually by no means ought to’ve been Netflix’s prime movie.
KPop Demon Hunters Is A A lot Higher Film Than Purple Discover
Earlier than KPop Demon Hunters topped the all-time charts on Netflix, the streamer’s primary film was Purple Discover. Within the eyes of many, this was one thing of an injustice as a result of Purple Discover was not precisely a well-received film. In reality, critiques for it had been principally unfavourable.
Purple Discover was actually successful for Netflix, but it mainly completed that purely on star energy. Led by Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, the movie was going to have folks watch it whatever the plot. That is sort of what occurred as a result of the screenplay was one of many largest facets criticized of the movie.
KPop Demon Hunters taking excessive spot is welcome as a result of it is a legitimately nice film. Purple Discover holds a paltry 37% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, whereas KPop Demon Hunters is at 97%. It even bests essentially the most praised side of Purple Discover, which had been the motion sequences, by that includes some incredible animated scenes.
In contrast to Purple Discover, there wasn’t a case of notable forged members being the rationale for KPop Demon Hunter’s success. It acquired to its spot as Netflix’s hottest film purely by itself advantage. It is a incredible movie with an addictive soundtrack and great visuals, incomes its success by means of issues like phrase of mouth.
KPop Demon Hunters Vs. Purple Discover: Which Will get A Sequel First?
No matter how everybody feels in regards to the high quality of Purple Discover and KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix is clearly going to make sequels of each. More often than not, when a film is wildly profitable, studios will do no matter they will to supply extra. That is the case right here, as each movies have follow-ups in progress.
In early 2022, two sequels had been introduced for Purple Discover, set to be filmed back-to-back with the principle trio of forged members and the director all slated to return. That mentioned, the final actual replace on these sequels was in 2022, with information that one of many scripts was completed. Meaning we seemingly will not see Red Notice 2 for quite some time.
In the meantime, the success of KPop Demon Hunters has made it one thing that Netflix needs to increase upon in nice numbers. It was introduced that there are plans for an animated sequel, a live-action adaptation (which is questionable), a TV collection, and extra.
It is tough to inform which movie will get its sequel to reach first. Producing one thing with the spectacular animation of KPop Demon Hunters, together with writing a brand new soundtrack, can take a very long time however the schedules of the Purple Discover stars are busy, so that might take some time too.
Finally, it appears a bit extra seemingly that we get extra KPop Demon Hunters earlier than extra Purple Discover, although.
KPop Demon Hunters
9/10
- Launch Date
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June 20, 2025
- Runtime
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96 minutes
- Director
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Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang
- Writers
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Hannah McMechan, Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, Danya Jimenez
