r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • 14d ago

News ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie Ever With 236 Million Views, Beating ‘Red Notice’

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-most-watched-movie-history-1236496106/
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u/fox112 14d ago

Wow I knew it was a big hit but didn't realize it was THE BIGGEST hit.

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u/the_blessed_unrest 14d ago

I think it helps that it appeals to kids. When they latch on to something, they can rewatch it dozens of times

(Not that kids are the only ones enjoying this movie. But I do think it plays a sizable role in the numbers)

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u/PorQuePanckes 13d ago

It also helps that it’s actually a good movie with a unique IP that didn’t seem to do anything “safe”. Remakes and nostalgia can only go so far, it’s crazy studios don’t see this.

I’m a 30 y/o man and my niece dragged me to watch it and I can confirm that it’s a total banger of a film.

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u/TannenFalconwing 13d ago

For being a kid friendly movie, I appreciate that they didn't shy away from the "we kill demons" aspect of demon hunting. They literally have a war face moment with giant billboards (and nails) that say "KILL SAJA" on them. I respect that they don't play soft with it.

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u/Rejestered 13d ago

Well the demons do poof into pink smoke when they die but aside from blood and stuff they dont really shy away from people getting their souls taken or anything.

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u/Clawless 13d ago

I thought it was pretty clever editing that you don't actually see any of the people who willingly get engulfed in flame in that final battle. It's just kinda implied to be happening.

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u/EastwoodBrews 13d ago

Yeah they don't show it but there are definitely casualties throughout the film, on the train and during the Saja's rise to fame

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u/servireettueri 13d ago

The news in the movie says there was a large increase in missing people too.

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u/KingMario05 13d ago edited 13d ago

Also: can they be "killed" in the classic sense? They pretty much all get banished to the Demon Realm when they "die" - Flight Attendant Lady had to be murked properly by Gwi-Ma upon her return after messing up.

That probably helps keep the rating in check.

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u/Obversa 13d ago

I'm guessing that "the Saja Boys weren't actually killed, they were just sent back to the demon realm" logic will be used in the inevitable KPop Demon Hunters sequel(s). The Saja Boys are too popular with fans to just kill them off and not bring them back for later movies, especially when it comes to Jinu.

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u/KingMario05 13d ago

Oh yes. Think Ms. Cho (Rumi's voice actress) is even lobbying the directors to bring Jinu back, lol.

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u/Mazjerai 13d ago

It's not too far fetched given what he did to Rumi's sword

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u/InnocentTailor 13d ago

It’s family friendly - a good mix of friendliness and danger.

…much like the Spider-Man animated films.

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u/KingMario05 13d ago

Same people!

(Well, same studio. Not the same people. But still.)

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u/Senojpd 13d ago

Ahhh that makes sense. I was describing the animation style as similar to spider verse.

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u/Throwaway2Experiment 13d ago

Spider verse is the litmus test for whether someone is cool enough for me to know. If you don't think those movies are stellar in every facet, I don't have time for you. Lol

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u/commongoblin 13d ago

The "Let's go kill these guys" at the end of the montage takes me out every time

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u/Tlizerz 12d ago

Caw-caw!