KPop Demon Hunters Is Netflix's Fourth Most-Viewed Film of 2026's First Half

KPop Demon Hunters was the fourth most-viewed film on Netflix from January through June 2026, according to the streamer's latest What We Watched report. The animated film, which premiered in June 2025, continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power on the platform.

According to Deadline, the movie generated 130.4 million views in the first half of 2026. It trailed only War Machine, The Rip, and the fellow animated film Swapped in the rankings. This performance follows its chart-topping status in the second half of 2025, when it secured 481.6 million views.

How popular is KPop Demon Hunters overall?

With this latest surge, the film's total view count on Netflix has reached 648.7 million. This solidifies its position as the streamer's most popular film of all time. Its journey began with a modest 31st-place ranking in its initial release window, but strong reviews and word of mouth fueled its climb.

What awards has the film won?

The film's cultural impact was recognized earlier this year on the awards circuit. It won a pair of Oscars and Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Golden,” by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami). It also swept the Annie Awards, winning all ten categories for which it was nominated. Sequel plans were confirmed in August 2025.

Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, KPop Demon Hunters follows a K-pop trio who secretly lead double lives as supernatural demon hunters. The film is billed as a Netflix Original, though it was an acquisition from Sony.