‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Shatters Records to Become Netflix’s Most-Watched Film Ever

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has officially soared to the top, claiming the No. 1 spot as the most-watched film in Netflix history.

According to Netflix’s official site Tudum on the 27th, ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has surpassed a staggering 236 million cumulative views, making it the most-watched film ever on the platform.

Previously, the record was held by ‘Red Notice’ (230.9 million views), an action thriller featuring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, which follows the daring exploits of an FBI profiler, an internationally wanted art thief, and a con artist as their paths collide.

Even when including Netflix’s top shows, ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ ranks third overall, trailing only behind ‘Squid Game’ Season 1 (265.2 million views) and ‘Wednesday’ Season 1 (252.1 million views).

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ is an action-fantasy animation that tells the story of K-pop superstars Lumi, Mira, and Joy, who double as secret heroes protecting the world behind the glitz and glamour of the stage. The film has sparked a global phenomenon, with its original soundtrack ‘Golden’ soaring to No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Major US media outlets have even named ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ a strong contender for the Oscars.

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This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Kim Yeeun. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.