‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ Targeting “A Very Broad Theatrical Release,” Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Says, Addressing Streamer’s Distribution Strategy

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What happened

KPop Demon Hunters has broken streaming records for Netflix, amassing 325.1M views in its first 90 days on the platform and spending 63 consecutive weeks in the Global Top 10.

Key facts

  • KPop Demon Hunters has broken streaming records for Netflix, amassing 325.1M views in its first 90 days on the platform and spending 63 consecutive weeks in the Global Top 10.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:58:32 UTC.

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