‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Netflix Numbers Set to Make History as Anime Hit Stands on the Verge of 300M Viewership

Published 09/16/2025, 12:52 PM EDT

Since its release, KPop Demon Hunters has captivated audiences worldwide with its electrifying energy and vivid animation. The kaleidoscope of neon hair, spellbinding choreography, and heart-stopping action has set the stage for an unprecedented surge of fandom and acclaim. Fans cannot get enough of Huntr/x and their fierce duels with the shape-shifting Saja Boys, as hypnotic K-pop rhythms collide with ancient magic in every dazzling frame. The series has been on a relentless spree of breaking records, and now it seems like it is set to break yet another record.

KPop Demon Hunters stormed Netflix with unstoppable energy, its electrifying battles and hypnotic K-pop magic captivating fans worldwide. On the brink of 300 million views, this anime phenomenon is rewriting streaming history.

KPop Demon Hunters’ global takeover continues as it nears unprecedented viewership

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Global fandom is rallying as KPop Demon Hunters races toward a historic milestone on Netflix. With 291.5 million views already, it is on the verge of breaking the 300-million-view barrier, a feat no other Netflix title has achieved. The film has already surpassed Squid Game Season 1 (265.2 million) and Wednesday Season 1 (252.1 million), cementing its status as the most-watched content in Netflix history. Fans everywhere are captivated by its hypnotic K-pop energy, dazzling animation, and spellbinding storytelling.

Netflix tracks cumulative views over the first 91 days, and with just one week remaining until the final count on September 20, all eyes are on KPop Demon Hunters. The action-fantasy adventure follows K-pop idols Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who transform from stage performers into fearless, world-saving heroines, blending pulsating music with epic battles in a spectacle that has fans hooked worldwide. The film recreated the magic of major pop spectacles like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, highlighting its record-breaking streaming success.

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A transformative experience, KPop Demon Hunters dominated the animated world just as Taylor Swift reigns supreme in music, captivating audiences worldwide with electrifying performances, stunning visuals, and record-shattering streaming success.

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Screenings of KPop Demon Hunters transformed into immersive events that rivaled the thrill of live concerts, echoing the excitement of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film. Audiences were fully engaged, singing along, cheering, and celebrating each moment as if part of the action. Social media buzzed with videos capturing fans dancing, laughing, and filming their reactions, turning every screening into a shared spectacle of energy and joy. The phenomenon redefined what it meant to experience an animated hit on the big screen.

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K-pop female hunters in KPop Demon Hunters have captivated audiences worldwide, even dwarfing Margot Robbie’s Barbie in streaming success. The film’s soundtrack achieved unprecedented acclaim, topping the Billboard 200 nearly three months after release, while singles like 'Golden' dominated the Hot 100 alongside 'Your Idol', 'Soda Pop', and 'How It’s Done'. With multiple MTV Video Music Awards nominations for Song of the Summer, Huntr/x’s musical impact is undeniable, and now the film is set to make history as Netflix’s most-watched animated feature ever.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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