“K-Pop Demon Hunters Dominates 2025 as Most Streamed Movie”
In 2025, the animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” emerged as the most streamed movie on Netflix, amassing an impressive 20.5 billion viewing minutes in the United States. This translates to approximately 207 million complete viewings, based on its runtime of 99 minutes.
Unprecedented Popularity and Streaming Success
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” debuted on June 2025, yet it dominated the year-end streaming charts. Its popularity surged so significantly that Netflix arranged limited theatrical releases after its streaming success.
Impressive Viewership Stats
- Total viewing minutes in the U.S.: 20.5 billion
- Equivalent movie watches: 207 million
- Streaming duration on Nielsen’s Top 10: 25 consecutive weeks
- Viewership among ages 2-11: 48%
Nielsen reported that “K-Pop Demon Hunters” achieved the highest viewership for a title on Netflix over a six-month duration, amassing 482 million views. This milestone surpasses previous records for the platform.
Chart-Topping Music and Awards
The film’s standout track, “Golden,” enjoyed a successful run on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top position for eight weeks. Additionally, it received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
Comparative Streaming Data
The runner-up film on streaming platforms was “Moana 2,” which garnered 9.4 billion viewing minutes on Disney+. When combined with its predecessor from 2016, the two films achieved over 15 billion minutes of viewing.
- Disney+ viewership for “Moana 2”: 9.4 billion minutes
- Combined total for “Moana” series: 15 billion minutes
Other notable films include Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” with 7.1 billion viewing minutes on Netflix, and “Wicked,” available on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video, totaling 6.8 billion viewing minutes.
Conclusion
As we close the chapter on 2025, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” stands out not only for its streaming metrics but also for its cross-generational appeal and musical achievements. This animated feature has indeed made its mark on pop culture.
