‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Film Ever—Will It Surpass ‘Squid Game’?

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ (also known as KDH) has shattered Netflix’s all-time record for most-watched original film.

On the 26th (local time), Netflix announced via its official account that KDH has reached a cumulative 236 million views, making it the most-watched Netflix original film in history.

Even in its 10th week since release, KDH continues its phenomenal run, holding onto the No. 1 spot in the film category for two consecutive weeks. With viewership dropping only 2% compared to the previous week, the film easily surpassed the previous record-holder, ‘Red Notice,’ within just 10 weeks.

With this achievement, both the all-time most-watched Netflix original film and series are now Korean productions. The top spot among original series is still held by ‘Squid Game’ Season 1.

If KDH adds another 64 million views over the next 26 days, it will become the first title in Netflix history to surpass 300 million views. Currently, the highest view count across all Netflix films and series belongs to ‘Squid Game’ Season 1, which has 265.2 million views.

Additionally, Lee Byung-hun has set a unique record by starring in both the all-time No. 1 Netflix series and film.

Just a day earlier, on the 25th, the OST track ‘Golden’ reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, while three other songs—‘Your Idol,’ ‘Soda Pop,’ and ‘How It’s Done’—all landed in the Top 10, further fueling the KDH phenomenon.

All eyes are on how far ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ can ride this unprecedented wave of global success.

Photo Credit: Netflix

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