KPop Demon Hunters was released on Netflix on June 20, 2025, and within six weeks achieved 26 million views and 43 million hours watched, becoming Netflix’s most-watched original animated film of all time. The film follows the K‑pop girl group Huntr/x as they secretly battle demons, with their rivals being the demon-disguised boy band Saja Boys. The soundtrack also achieved major success, with Huntr/x’s “Golden” reaching number one on both the US Billboard Global 200 and Hot 100 charts, while Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” became the highest-charting K‑pop boy band song on US Spotify. On August 23 and 24, limited theatrical sing-along events were held in select territories, including Australia, allowing audiences to participate with on-screen lyrics. Co-director Maggie Kang has indicated that discussions are underway for a sequel and further media expansion. The film’s popularity has further strengthened K‑pop’s global cultural influence.