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'KPop Demon Hunters' Breaks All-Time Record

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Mike Moraitis | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 4:32 PM ET

Netflix announced on Tuesday that KPop Demon Hunters has broken an all-time record.

According to the popular streaming service, the wildly-popular animated film is now the most-watched original animated film in Netflix history.

The movie, which was released on June 20, stars Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop and Ken Jeong. It's rated PG and is one hour and 35 minutes long.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the animated flick has been well-received by audiences and critics alike. The Tomatometer (critics) score sits at 97% (58 reviews), while the Popcornmeter (audiences) score is at 91% (4.5 out of 5 stars) with a whopping 2,500-plus ratings.

"When they aren't selling out stadiums, K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat," a description of the film from Rotten Tomatoes reads. "Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet -- an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise."

It's their moment!

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's most-watched original animated film of ALL TIME. pic.twitter.com/zHpijRAzT6
— Netflix (@netflix) July 29, 2025

"In the hands of Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, it's an endearing, beautifully animated crowd-pleaser with a dorkily sincere love for the pop culture phenomena it embeds itself in," Wilson Chapman of IndieWire said.

On IMDB, the film has garnered a 7.7 out of 10 after over 39,000 ratings.

"K-pop" is short for Korean pop music and is a genre that originates from South Korea but has become popular around the globe, according to 90DayKorean.com.

"Characterized by its catchy melodies, high-production value, visually stunning choreography, and an array of talented artists, K-pop is more than just music — it’s a cultural phenomenon," the website adds.

K-pop began developing in the 1950s but didn't become the global hit it is now until around the 1990s. It encompasses different styles, including pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic music.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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