Sing, Slay, Repeat: KPop Demon Hunters Heads to U.S. Theaters With 4 Sing‑Along Screenings, VIP Parties and an Austin Drag Show
KPop Demon Hunters will get multiple sing-along screenings in U.S. cinemas this August, including special movie-party events with branded props and a one-off drag show in Austin.
- Which screenings happen and when.
- What the movie-party events include and the listed props.
- Which cities host the movie parties and the Austin drag show details.
- How the film is performing on Netflix.
Sing-along screenings and dates
Sony Animation and participating theaters are offering *four different versions* of KPop Demon Hunters sing-along screenings in the U.S. In addition, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will host sing-along showings on Aug. 23 and 24 at twenty-three unspecified locations nationwide. These screenings will display on-screen lyrics so attendees can sing along during songs like “Golden.” Meanwhile, select Regal Theaters will also run a sing-along version of the film on Aug. 23 and 24, as revealed via Fandango.
Movie parties and what’s included
For fans who want a fuller experience, there will be sing-along movie parties that add extras. These events feature a live host, photo ops, official branded props, and giveaways. Movie-party items listed for attendees include:
- HUNTR/X VIP badge
- Glowsticks
- Rumi, Mira, or Zoey ramyeon cups
- Greeting cards featuring either Derpy and Sussie or Rujinu
- Fandom buttons of either HUNTR/X /X or Saja Boys
- Stickers and photocards
- Soda-Pop lip balm
Where the movie parties will be held
The sing-along movie parties are scheduled for select cities. They will take place in:
- Austin
- San Antonio
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Bay Area
- Raleigh
- Denver
- Chicago
- Boston
- Naples
- Dallas
- Twin Cities
- Omaha
Austin: drag show and special event
Separately, Austin will get an extra event before the weekend sing-alongs. On Friday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 PM, Louisianna Purchase will host and perform a KPop Demon Hunters drag show at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar’s Highball Lounge. Louisianna Purchase is an eight-time winner of Best Drag Performer in Austin and a top 4 finalist on The Boulet Brothers Dragula season 3. Other performers from Austin’s drag scene are also scheduled to take part.
Streaming context
Since its Netflix release on June 20, KPop Demon Hunters has been a strong performer on the platform. The film has received over 158.8 million views worldwide on Netflix, according to reported figures.
