Netflix smash KPop Demon Hunters gets surprise 2-day sing-along theatrical run — tickets on sale
KPop Demon Hunters, the Sony Animation film that premiered on Netflix in June, will get a brief theatrical run: a two-day “sing-a-long” engagement at select Regal Theaters on Aug. 23 and 24. Revealed with little fanfare on Fandango, tickets for the event are on sale now.
- What the release is: two-day sing-a-long screenings at select Regal Theaters.
- Why it’s happening: the film has been a major streaming hit and remains high on Netflix charts.
- Key stats: streaming view totals, Rotten Tomatoes score, charting songs, and fan activity.
- What’s next: Netflix is reportedly exploring franchise expansion.
Theatrical event details
The screenings are billed as a “sing-a-Long” event and will run only on Aug. 23 and 24 at select Regal locations. Tickets are available through the listing on Fandango. For most fans, this will be the first chance to see the film on a big screen, since Netflix initially released the movie primarily on its streaming platform.
Streaming success and background
Since its Netflix debut on June 20, KPop Demon Hunters has attracted large audiences. According to reporting, the film amassed 158.8 million views, making it the fourth most-watched English-language movie in Netflix history; see the data at Screen Rant. Moreover, the movie held the #1 spot on the platform at publication and earned strong critical reception, with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Prior to this sing-a-long announcement, Netflix did put the film on a very small number of theatrical screens for awards eligibility. For example, a limited run was used for Oscar consideration; that practice was reported by Billboard.
Music, fandom, and franchise talk
The film’s songs have helped drive its cultural reach. Tracks such as “Golden” and “Your Idol,” performed in-universe by groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys, have broken into the Billboard Hot 100 and performed strongly on streaming charts. Fan activity followed quickly: within a month of release, more than 3,600 fanfiction works were posted on Archive of Our Own.
Finally, Netflix is reportedly exploring ways to expand the property into a larger, multi-platform franchise. Whether those plans move forward remains to be seen, but the theatrical sing-a-long gives fans a short, official window to experience the film on the big screen.
