Netflix officially finds its Kpop Demon Hunters replacement — but there’s a catch

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Netflix officially finds its Kpop Demon Hunters replacement — but there’s a catch

Polygon · 3 hours ago

Netflix's animated comedy "Swapped" has overtaken "KPop Demon Hunters" as the streamer's top film, though the margin suggests the older title still has remarkable staying power. Directed by Nathan Greno and starring Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, "Swapped" is a body-swap tale in the vein of "Freaky Friday" involving two woodland creatures. The shift matters because "KPop Demon Hunters" had dominated Netflix's charts since its June 2025 debut, and its ability to remain close behind a brand-new release a year on underlines the unusual scale of its ongoing fandom.

"Swapped" launched on 1 May 2026 and immediately broke records, drawing more than 38 million views in its first week to surpass the previous best single-week debut for an animated film. Netflix's official figures show it edging ahead of "KPop Demon Hunters" for total viewership in the first half of 2026, with 131 million views against 130 million. Despite losing the top spot, "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to benefit from awards success, merchandise, a planned live tour and an announced sequel, suggesting its popularity is likely to endure even as newer titles compete for attention. Both films are currently streaming on Netflix.

  • "Swapped" narrowly overtook "KPop Demon Hunters" as Netflix's most-watched film in 2026.
  • "Swapped" set a new record with over 38 million first-week views.
  • "KPop Demon Hunters" still retains huge fandom, with a tour and sequel planned.

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