After 46 weeks in Netflix’s U.S. Top 10, KPop Demon Hunters slips out—while it still leads globally.
One of Netflix’s biggest 2025 sensations is finally moving out of the spotlight in the U.S.: KPop Demon Hunters has fallen out of the streaming service’s Top 10 movie charts. according to Netflix’s own tracking data.. The shift marks the end of a long run for the demon-slaying animated feature. which had become a familiar Top 10 presence since its explosive debut in June 2025.
For the week ending May 10 in the U.S.. KPop Demon Hunters relinquished its place at the top-10 level. no longer appearing among Netflix’s highest-ranking English-language movies for that market.. Its drop comes after a 46-week stretch among the Top 10. a durability that made it one of the most consistent performers on the platform throughout 2025.
The film’s absence from the U.S.. rankings appears to be part of the usual reshuffling that happens as new titles arrive.. Streaming newcomers—including the animated body-swapping movie Swapped. the smart octopus drama Remarkably Bright Creatures. and a Charlize Theron action project. Apex—took over the attention that previously kept KPop Demon Hunters in the Top 10.
Even with the U.S.. change, the story doesn’t end with a fall from grace.. KPop Demon Hunters remains a major hit globally. continuing its 47-week streak in Netflix’s Top 10 English-language movies for international audiences.. In the most recent week referenced, it was still positioned at No.. 5 worldwide, underscoring that its popularity is not confined to one market.
The characters at the center of the franchise—Rumi, Zoey, and Mira—have also stayed culturally visible beyond Netflix itself.. Their presence has extended into mainstream entertainment spaces. including Fortnite. where the protagonists appear as part of Epic Games’ crossover content.. The report also notes that the singing actors associated with the roles—Ejae (Rumi). Audrey Nuna (Mira). and Rei Ami (Zoey)—have made appearances on late-night television programs such as Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The momentum built strongly during 2025. widely described as the year KPop Demon Hunters broke through as a dominant force on both Billboard and Netflix charts.. Its impact wasn’t limited to streaming audiences: the film also earned a brief but successful theatrical run. suggesting demand strong enough to carry it beyond the screen-based rollout.
That streak of visibility appears to have continued across 2025 and into 2026.. Merchandise and partnerships have kept the franchise in circulation, including reveals such as American Girl Dolls and Lego sets.. The report also points to collaborations with McDonald’s and significant Grammy wins. a combination that typically helps a hit title stay embedded in broader pop culture between releases.
In another sign of lasting prestige, KPop Demon Hunters earned a place in the Criterion Collection. The report frames this as a notable step, listing other well-known titles included in the same collection, such as Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman.
While the U.S.. Top 10 slot has been lost—for now—the franchise’s future appears to be taking shape behind the scenes.. Netflix recently confirmed a multiyear writing and directing partnership with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans for animated projects. a move that the report says is likely connected to the upcoming sequel. KPop Demon Hunters 2. and to the ongoing future of Huntr/x.
When that follow-up arrives. the report argues it would not be surprising to see the original film reassert itself in Netflix’s U.S.. Top 10 alongside the sequel.. The underlying logic is straightforward: big sequels tend to pull older installments back into view. especially when the original is remembered as a long-running chart presence.
For viewers looking for where to watch, KPop Demon Hunters remains available exclusively on Netflix.. And even as the U.S.. chart position shifts. the continuing global Top 10 run suggests the franchise is still landing with audiences worldwide—just on a different timetable than it had in the American rankings.
Meanwhile. the broader takeaway for Netflix’s release cycle is clear: even dominant titles eventually face turnover once fresh releases arrive. and the Top 10 becomes a rotating snapshot rather than a permanent home.. In this case, the “end of an era” is mostly about U.S.. chart placement. while the franchise’s international momentum and off-platform presence point to a far longer runway than a single weekly ranking might suggest.
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