KPop Demon Hunters Is Now Netflix’s Most-Watched Original — Beats Red Notice with 236M Views
KPop Demon Hunters is now the most watched Netflix Original movie ever, according to Netflix’s social posts and public viewing totals. The animated musical from Sony debuted in June and has since climbed to more than 236 million cumulative views, overtaking the previous record-holder, Red Notice.
- Netflix’s announcement and the exact social post.
- How the film’s view total compares to Red Notice.
- Key cultural milestones tied to the movie.
- What’s reportedly planned next from Netflix and Sony.
What Netflix announced
Netflix confirmed the milestone on social media and used the quote, “THIS ONE’S FOR THE HONMOON”. The company pointed to the film’s strong streaming numbers as evidence that the original animated movie has become a major hit for the service.
THIS ONE'S FOR THE HONMOON pic.twitter.com/EzU5JlbokY
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) August 26, 2025
Numbers and the record it beat
Specifically, Netflix reports that KPop Demon Hunters has surpassed 236 million cumulative views. By comparison, Red Notice (2021) had been the most-watched Netflix Original, with more than 200,000,000 cumulative views.
Because Netflix totals are cumulative across viewings, this new number places the animated musical at the top of the streamer’s original-movie chart as of the latest public update.
THEIR #1 ERA
With 236 million views, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is OFFICIALLY the most popular Netflix film OF ALL TIME. pic.twitter.com/A6yEiXzbHd
— Netflix (@netflix) August 26, 2025
Cultural milestones and chart performance
The movie’s fictional K-pop group, HUNTR/X, produced a real-world single that reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. As a result, HUNTR/X became the first female trio to top the Hot 100 since Destiny’s Child.
Moreover, the film has driven a wave of fan activity, including substantial amounts of fan fiction and online engagement, which likely contributed to continued viewership after release.
Why that matters
For Netflix and Sony, the film’s performance shows that an original animated property — rather than an adaptation of established live-action IP or a star-driven vehicle — can reach massive global audiences. Thus, the title is notable for its impact on streaming and music charts at the same time.
Plans going forward
Reports indicate that Netflix and Sony are moving ahead with both sequel projects and live-action adaptations tied to KPop Demon Hunters. Those developments remain in the reporting stage, but studios have publicly discussed expanding the property into additional films and formats.
In short, the movie’s record-setting view count and its crossover into music charts are prompting further investment in the franchise.
