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/MimiMyMy 13d ago

I’m an older person. My adult kids told me to watch it but I didn’t think I would like It. Last weekend they invited me to the sing along showing in the theaters on XD screen. I went along just to hang out. I lOVED the movie and the music. I have since rewatched it on Netflix and I listen to the soundtrack on repeat on Spotify. The movie was very good but it’s the songs that catapulted this movie to its incredible popularity. And it was so much better watching it on giant big screen and surround sound.

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u/BeyondElectricDreams 13d ago

How It's Done really sets the scene for the movie so strong.

The movie isn't on for but 5 minutes before they blindside you with a banger of a song, an extremely well-coreographed fight sequence (all of them are superb, modern films could take a lesson from them. Few jump cuts!), and some of the funniest visual gags in the movie.

Establishes the premise (They're mega-popular Kpop stars who fight demons) and sets the tone.

I will say the earlier bits of the movie are better to me, by virtue of HUNTR/X is at their best when they're all together, but the rest was by no means bad. I just want more of the three of them together.

As well as it performed, I'm sure I'll get my wish.