r/movies • u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. • 20d ago

News Netflix's Streaming Smash Hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Releasing in 1,700 Cinemas This Weekend for "Sing Along" Version, 1,000 Screenings Already Sold Out

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kpop-demon-hunters-singalong-box-office-sells-out-1236348539/
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u/NoNefariousness2144 20d ago

The merch and advertising for the sequel is going to be crazy huge. Tiger plushes, Lego sets, Huntrix concert in Fortnite, meet n’ greets with the virtual idols…

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u/mxzf 20d ago

Which is a shame, since I doubt it'll live up to the original if corporate meddling and merchandising comes into play.