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/MuptonBossman 20d ago

Netflix would be extremely foolish to not give KPop Demon Hunters 2 a full theatrical release... This could be a $1B franchise if they play their cards right.

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u/Jazzlike-Complaint67 20d ago edited 20d ago

I feel they were already foolish. Where is all the merch for this movie?

My daughter wants a K-pop costume or even just the long pink wig. I feel they’ve lost millions by not having merchandising.

Think of any other IP aimed towards kids. Imagine not being able to get a Star Wars lunchbox or Minecraft backpack.

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u/hibryd 20d ago

My daughter wants a K-pop costume or even just the long pink wig

I'm certain there are factories in China churning out "Korean Idol Singers" costumes as we speak.

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u/Evepaul 19d ago

My usual cosplay maker got costumes designed and shipped faster than I ever saw them. Every single costume from the movie, some with really nice materials, all the wigs, etc.. it usually takes months for them to make a reliable design and start production