# ‘The Remarried Empress’ Becomes Most-Viewed Local Original Premiere Ever on Disney+ and Hulu

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-remarried-empress-becomes-most-viewed-local-original-premiere-ever-on-disney-and-hulu/
- Published: 2026-11-07T01:36:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T02:23:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/remarried-empress-disney-hulu-biggest-local-premiere-ever-1236941857/
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- The series set a worldwide premiere record for a Disney+ and Hulu local original.
- It was the top Korean title premiere in more than 50 markets.
- Its webtoon source has nearly 3 billion views.

## Summary

‘The Remarried Empress’, a Korean fantasy romance adapted from a popular webtoon, has become Disney+ and Hulu’s biggest-ever premiere for a local original worldwide. It was also the platforms’ top Korean title premiere in more than 50 markets, including the U.K. and U.S., signalling strong international interest in Korean drama.

The series launched on 3 November, a day earlier than planned, based on views during its first three days. Its source webtoon has attracted close to 3 billion views, while the show’s payoff trailer drew 13 million views across YouTube and social platforms in 48 hours. The first four episodes are available, with two more due each Wednesday from 11 November and the finale on 25 November.

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