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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ is still one of Netflix’s most watched films, nearly one year on
Netflix has released its list of the Top 10 most-watched films on the platform so far in 2026, and the animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" remains among the most popular nearly a year after its release. The film, about a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters, previously became Netflix's most-watched film ever and has continued to drive cultural impact, including Oscar and Grammy wins for its song "Golden", renewed cinema screenings, and an announced global live tour.
The film ranked in the platform's Top Five with 130 million views over the past seven months, ahead of titles such as "Office Romance", "The Immortal Man" and "The Crash". It was only surpassed by "Swapped" (130.8 million views), "The Rip" (136.1 million views) and chart-topper "War Machine" (146.9 million views). Netflix has confirmed a sequel is in development, and the film is also set for a physical Criterion Collection release from 31 December.
In short
- "KPop Demon Hunters" stayed in Netflix's Top Five most-watched films of 2026
- It has racked up 130 million views in seven months
- A sequel and a Criterion Collection Blu-ray release are already confirmed
Explained simply
"K-pop Demon Hunters" is an animated film released on Netflix that follows a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters. The film became Netflix's most-watched film ever.
The film's popularity extended beyond streaming to earn significant cultural recognition. It won awards including an Oscar and Grammy for its song "Golden", and received theatrical re-releases in cinemas, which is unusual for a direct streaming release.
The film's cultural impact demonstrates how animated storytelling can appeal to audiences across different interests and communities. Its success has sustained engagement from viewers worldwide and established it as a notable title in contemporary entertainment culture.