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KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Eyes Global Theatrical Release
1 Oct
Summary
- KPop Demon Hunters amassed 325.1M views in 90 days on Netflix.
- A sequel is planned for a broad global theatrical release in 2029.
- Netflix will report box office results for select upcoming films.
The animated success KPop Demon Hunters has achieved remarkable streaming numbers on Netflix, with 325.1 million views in its initial 90 days and a 63-week streak in the Global Top 10. This direct-to-streaming title also showcased substantial box-office appeal, with its singalong version grossing an estimated $19 million over two days shortly after its Netflix debut.
Netflix is now planning a significant global theatrical release for the sequel, anticipated in 2029. This move reflects the streamer's evolving strategy, as revealed by co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Several upcoming films, including La Bola Negra (October 16), Mosquito Bowl (October 30), and Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (February 12, 2027), will receive theatrical releases with varying window lengths before arriving on Netflix.
Netflix will also report box office data for select films, indicating a greater integration with traditional theatrical performance metrics. Sarandos noted that while some films, like arthouse titles, perform well regardless of theatrical release, family-oriented movies with high rewatch potential benefit from a broad cinematic debut. This approach is being applied to Narnia and Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, with the KPop Demon Hunters sequel also set for a wide release.
