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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Movie

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Here's what new show has knocked KPop Demon Hunters off the #1 spot in Netflix's top 10 list.

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  1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Up Against Netflix’s Big New Original Movie

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  2. 'KPop Demon Hunters' gives Netflix its first box-office win

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

  3. 'KPop Demon Hunters' Could Sing to Netflix's First Theatrical Hit

    Headline from Gizmodo ·

  4. Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ led domestic weekend box office in unexpected win

    Headline from CNN ·

  5. Newest

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Movie

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  1. Forbes

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Up Against Netflix’s Big New Original Movie (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    KPop Demon Hunters is being challenged by another big Netflix movie release, but can it hold on to its top spot regardless?

  2. Local News 8

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ slayed summer. Here’s what you need to know about them (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Another day means another opportunity to explain how KPop has conquered pop culture. Netflix has a hit on their hands with the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which debuted in June and is on course to become the platform’s most-watched original film.

  3. Newsweek

    "KPop Demon Hunters" director teases sequel for Netflix (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Could "KPop Demon Hunters" be another major global franchise like "Squid Game?" Newsweek spoke to co-director Chris Appelhans on the film's future.

  4. Forbes

    A Big Update On ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ On Netflix (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    There's a big new update on KPop Demon Hunters 2 from the director of the movie itself, and it's worthing hearing.

  5. Forbes

    Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Could Win Weekend Box Office With Two-Day Release (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    "KPop Demon Hunters” is Netflix’s second most-watched movie of all time.

  6. Gizmodo

    'KPop Demon Hunters' Could Sing to Netflix's First Theatrical Hit (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Even with a two-day theatrical run, the singalongs for 'KPop Demon Hunters' have kept the hype going strong.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    'KPop Demon Hunters' gives Netflix its first box-office win | Associated Press (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.”

  8. NBC News

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ gives Netflix its first box-office win (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.”

  9. Breitbart News

    Box Office: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Gives Netflix Its 1st B.O. Win as Summer Slump Continues (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.”

  10. Deadline

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version To Debut On Netflix (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Netflix phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sing-along version.

  11. CNN

    Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ led domestic weekend box office in unexpected win (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    In just two days, Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” sing-along surged to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office, reportedly selling out more than 1,000 screens as fans seized the one-weekend opportunity.

  12. Digital Trends

    KPop Demon Hunters is a box office success. Will more Netflix movies play in theaters? (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    After a brief theatrical run, KPop Demon Hunters won the domestic box office this past week. Will Netflix allow more of its movies to play in theaters?

  13. Forbes

    Why You Can’t See Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ In Theaters Anymore (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    KPop Demon Hunters has already been taken out of theaters despite winning the box office this past weekend. Why would Netflix do that?

  14. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version Coming to Netflix (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The ’KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along version is coming to Netflix Monday, just a day after its box office topping weekend in theaters.

  15. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tops box office in rare Netflix win | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The sing-along version of the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”, which has become a cultural phenomenon, topped the domestic box office this weekend, in what appears to be a historic first for streaming giant Netflix.

  16. Polygon

    KPop Demon Hunters gives Netflix its first theatrical win (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    KPop Demon Hunters tops the box office for the Aug. 22 to 24 weekend, earning Netflix its first major win in theaters

  17. Gizmodo

    The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Success Story Could Be a Turning Point for Cinema (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The Netflix mega-hit is now a box office hit too, but would that have been the case without the streamer?

  18. The Daily Dot

    "KPop Demon Hunters" is the first Netflix movie to win the box office thanks to fan enthusiasm: "Don't think I've had a better movie experience" (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    The KPop Demon Hunters sing-along version of the film was released in theaters over the weekend to sold-out crowds.

  19. Variety

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie Ever With 236 Million Views, Beating ‘Red Notice’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'KPop Demon Hunters' has become Netflix's most-streamed movie in history, beating 'Red Notice.'

  20. Engadget

    KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's most-watched movie of all time (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    Huntr/x has indeed shown us how it's done-done-done.

  21. Forbes

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Movie (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Here's what new show has knocked KPop Demon Hunters off the #1 spot in Netflix's top 10 list.

  22. Polygon

    KPop Demon Hunters is officially the most watched Netflix Original movie of all time (opens Polygon)

    Published

    Polygon's feed description

    Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds' Red Notice has been surpassed by KPop Demon Hunters as the most watched Netflix original film.

  23. Deadline

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Officially Becomes Netflix’s Most Popular Film Ever After Another Week Of Near 0% Audience Decline (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Kpop Demon Hunters tallied another 25.4M views last week to become Netflix's most popular film of all time

  24. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Most Watched Movie Ever (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has taken over as the most watched movie ever on Netflix, passing ‘Red Notice.’

  25. Gizmodo

    'KPop Demon Hunters' Is Now Officially Netflix's Most Popular Movie Ever (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The streaming hit from Sony Pictures Animation is now a theatrical blockbuster too.

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