November 14, 2025, 3:13 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
It had been anticipated since the summer of 2025–now it’s officially confirmed: The Netflix film “KPop Demon Hunters” continues to make streaming history. The animated hit from South Korea has not only broken all previous records but is also extending its lead.
This is currently reported by the usually well-informed U.S. industry magazine “Variety.” According to them, “KPop Demon Hunters” has once again cemented its status as the most successful Netflix film of all time–dethroning the previous leader “Red Notice.”
To set a new record, “KPop Demon Hunters” had to surpass the mark of 230.9 million views in the first 91 days after release. By the end of August, the film had already exceeded this mark with over 236 million streams, as Netflix officially confirmed.
300 Million Mark Surpassed
Meanwhile, the success has grown significantly. According to Netflix, the film has now been streamed over 314 million times worldwide (as of November 2025). This means “KPop Demon Hunters” has been watched by every single one of the approximately 300 million Netflix subscribers.
The success continues. Even months after its premiere, the film regularly ranks in the global Netflix Top 10. Additionally, it received a rare theatrical release long after its streaming debut, which generated significant box office revenue. Several songs from the soundtrack remain in the international charts.
15 Weeks in the Top 10
As “Variety” also reports, “KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved the feat of being in the Top 10 of the English-language Netflix film charts for 15 consecutive weeks. This has ousted the previous leader “Red Notice,” which only managed 14 weeks. Particularly noteworthy: The demon hunters achieved this consecutively, while “Red Notice” charted for 12 weeks straight and then two more with a break.
Top 10 Most Successful Netflix Films
What is also remarkable about the “KPop Demon Hunters” record: It is the only animated film in the Top 10 of the most-watched Netflix films so far. It has outperformed star-studded blockbusters like “Red Notice” (with Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot), “Don’t Look Up” (Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep), or “The Gray Man” (Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans).
Here is the current Top 10 of Netflix films (as of September 17, 2025):
- “KPop Demon Hunters” – 314.2 million views
- “Red Notice” – 230.9 million
- “Carry-On” – 172.1 million
- “Don’t Look Up” – 171.4 million
- “The Adam Project” – 157.6 million
- “Bird Box” – 157.4 million
- “Back in Action” – 147.2 million
- “Leave the World Behind” – 143.4 million
- “The Gray Man” – 139.3 million
- “Damsel” – 138 million
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Is “KPop Demon Hunters 2” Coming?
Such immense success almost makes a sequel obligatory. As “Variety” separately reports, production studio Sony and Netflix are in early talks for “KPop Demon Hunters 2.”
Director Maggie Kang has already hinted at what it might be about. After all, many questions remain unanswered that simply couldn’t fit into an 85-minute film. Furthermore, after Rumi, the backgrounds of Zoey and Mira could be explored in more detail.
A Record That Stands
Even though the hype around “KPop Demon Hunters” has somewhat subsided, the film remains remarkably strong–both in the global Netflix charts and in pop culture. The animated hit has not only set new standards for streaming success but also demonstrated the growing international demand for Asian content.
With over 314 million views and a loyal fanbase worldwide, “KPop Demon Hunters” is likely to be remembered as one of Netflix’s greatest successes for a long time. And who knows: If the sequel does come, the next record might already be on the horizon.