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World's most watched film on Netflix is a musical; beat Dwayne Johnson, DiCaprio's big hits with 23 billion mins viewed

The most watched film ever on Netflix is an anime that beat the biggest hits of Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the Russos.

Published on: Sep 1, 2025, 16:27:21 IST
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The power hierarchy in Netflix has certainly changed, at least as far as the viewership numbers are concerned. A new anime that blends KPop with monster-killing has created sensation worldwide, and in the process, dethroned a Hollywood blockbuster from the top of the list of most-watched Netflix films of all time.

The most-watched Netflix film of all time

KPop Demon Hunters is a worldwide phenomenon, breaking several Netflix records.
KPop Demon Hunters is a worldwide phenomenon, breaking several Netflix records.

KPop Demon Hunters is the new most popular Netflix film of all time. According to Tudum, the streaming giant's data collection arm, the anime film has amassed 236 million views since its release this year in June. In the process, it has surpassed the all-time mark set by Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot's Red Notice, which had 231 million views. However, due to its shorter run time of 100 minutes, KPop Demon Hunters still lags behind in terms of minutes watched. The film has so far racked up an impressive 23 billion minutes watched, behind only Red Notice (27 billion) and Leonardo DiCaprio's Don't Look Up (25 billion).

The films that KPop Demon Hunters beat

A global phenomenon, KPop Demon Hunters is an American animated musical that follows a K-pop girl group, Huntr/x, who lead double lives as demon hunters. The film won acclaim for its animation, visual appeal, writing, and music. Apart from its record-breaking views on Netflix, its music has also topped the charts. It became the first film soundtrack to feature four songs in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, with multiple songs reaching number 1. A sequel is now in development.

 
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Abhimanyu Mathur

Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.

Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment, right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action.
Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment, right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action.
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