KPop Demon Hunters has been on the worldwide Netflix Prime 10 for seven weeks in a row now, making it not solely essentially the most profitable of Netflix’s 2025 releases, however one of many largest Netflix originals of all time. Following all of the information it’s been breaking as of late, the animated film is formally coming to theaters later this month, however there’s a caveat followers ought to remember.
Followers can formally purchase tickets to see KPop Demon Hunters at choose theaters throughout the nation, which embody choices from chains like Regal, Cinemark and extra for showings on August 23 and 24 proper now, as Polygon observed. The film is getting a “sing-along occasion” the place followers will be capable to expertise the entire hits from fictional Okay-pop bands HUNTR/X and Saja Boys with fellow followers who’ve been memorizing the lyrics to the chart-topping soundtrack over the previous two months.
KPop Demon Hunters Is Heading To Theaters Later This Month
However right here’s the catch I need to warn followers about: The film is solely taking part in in choose theaters throughout that weekend, and every theater in New York Metropolis, for instance (through Fandango), solely has a few showtimes on every day to fill theaters. In different phrases, you’re going to need to get your tickets ASAP if you wish to expertise the film on the large display screen. Oh, and it’s type of a bummer for individuals who have a subscription for AMC A-Checklist, for instance, as a result of the occasion hasn’t been introduced for that chain of theaters on the time of this writing.
The occasion is actually an thrilling improvement after we’ve spoken earlier than about how we want KPop Demon Hunters had gone to theaters within the first place, given how a lot of a hit it has been. The Sony Animation film was despatched straight to streaming as a part of the studio’s ongoing partnership with Netflix. Now that the film has change into a phenomenon on streaming, followers may have the power to get exterior and benefit from the beautiful animation and infectious songs in a theater stuffed with different individuals.
The Chart-Topping Success Of KPop Demon Hunters So Far
The information KPop Demon Hunters has hit since its launch embody changing into the primary Netflix movie to ever attain a brand new viewing peak in its fifth week. The film is the fourth largest English-language Netflix film ever, and essentially the most profitable authentic animated film to debut on the streaming service. Moreover, its music has change into the highest-charting soundtrack of the 12 months, per Billboard. “Golden” is at present at No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100, with many of the soundtrack on the checklist as effectively.
After we’ve been fascinated about what a sequel may discover, it was lately introduced that Netflix is at present working to show the animated movie right into a trilogy, together with speak of a live-action film and a stage musical. It’s no marvel there’s been a lot happening for the film, together with viral movies like Sew dancing to the soundtrack, given all its success.
So, now, if you happen to’ve been hoping to see the film on the large display screen, now’s your likelihood, and I wouldn’t wait to snag your tickets!