K-pop mania has taken over the globe once more, with the unbridled excitement of 'Kpop Demon Hunters' continuing to electrify audiences worldwide – a staggering 12 months on from its initial release. The film's phenomenal performance sees it proudly sitting pretty within Netflix's top five most-watched titles for 2026 so far, leaving fans and critics alike in awe of its enduring appeal.
Launched in 2025, 'Kpop Demon Hunters' shattered records to become the streaming giant's most-watched film ever. This captivating tale of HUNTR/X – a fictional K-Pop girl group with a secret life as demon hunters – has had audiences hooked from the start. The original song 'Golden' has received widespread critical acclaim, scooping no fewer than six prestigious awards including two Oscars, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes, while topping charts in over 30 countries.
Netflix's latest ratings report, released on July 16th this year, confirms that 'Kpop Demon Hunters' has racked up an astonishing 130 million views within the first seven months of the year alone. This achievement puts it ahead of other notable releases like Jennifer Lopez's romantic comedy 'Office Romance', the 'Peaky Blinders' spin-off 'The Immortal Man', and the investigative drama 'The Crash'.
In Netflix's 2026 Top 10, fans can also find a mix of horror ('Apex'), romance ('People We Meet On Vacation'), and survival-thriller ('Thrash') titles. However, it's worth noting that 'Kpop Demon Hunters' was narrowly surpassed by three other films this year: the animated comedy 'Swapped' (130.8 million views), the crime drama 'The Rip' starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (136.1 million views), and the military thriller 'War Machine', which secured the top spot with 146.9 million views.
The film's unwavering popularity has led to a flurry of exciting announcements from Netflix, including additional cinema screenings and a global live tour for this year. Furthermore, the film is set to be released on physical media as part of the prestigious Criterion Collection – a significant recognition of its cultural impact – available from December 31st, 2026.