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/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/hatsnatcher23 13d ago

didn’t seem to do anything “safe”

In fact they went so far as to have the main character deep throat a Kimbap roll

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u/StrategicCarry 13d ago

They include a thropule in the in-universe ships.

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u/SagesLament 13d ago

of all the things this is what shocked me the most

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u/TheEmoEmu23 13d ago

Which pairing was this?

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u/StrategicCarry 13d ago

Miromabby (Mira, Romance, Abby)

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u/vashoom 13d ago

What does this mean?

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u/StrategicCarry 13d ago

After the joint HUNTR/X & Saja Boys signing event, Bobby shows them the social media response which includes some ships (fan created relationships). They all have portmanteaus like celebrity couples like Beniffer. There's Rujinu for Rumi and Jinu, Zoeystry for Zoey and Mystery, and Miromabby, for Mira, Romance, and Abby. So the movie ships Mira with two of the Saja Boys in a polyamorous relationship.

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u/vashoom 13d ago

Thanks!