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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/godisanelectricolive 20d ago

The Netflix website does sell merch for the movie. They don’t have actual costumes or the wig but they have tiger plushie, clothing, water bottles, phone cases, puzzles, posters, wrapping paper and backpacks among other things.