"KPop Demon Hunters" Becomes Netflix's Most-Watched Original Animated Film

In a remarkable achievement, the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has emerged as the most-watched original animated film on Netflix in 2025. The film, directed by Maggie Kang, premiered on the platform on June 20 and has sustained its popularity for over a month, even registering a 2% spike in viewership in recent weeks.

The film's soaring success is further powered by its original soundtrack, particularly the breakout track "Golden" by the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x. The song has recently reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global Charts, adding to the film's cultural footprint. As of now, "KPop Demon Hunters" ranks second on Netflix's English Films list, trailing just behind the sequel to the classic comedy "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler.

With its unique premise and genre-blending appeal, "KPop Demon Hunters" has sparked global demand for a sequel and even calls for a theatrical release. The film follows Huntr/x, a K-pop girl group leading double lives as fierce demon hunters by night, on a mission to stop the Saja Boys, a rival boy band possessed by dark forces, from stealing fans' souls and threatening their stardom. The inventive plotline has resonated with audiences across age groups and geographies, cementing the film's status as a groundbreaking animated triumph on the streaming platform.