Netflix’s hit animated musical KPop Demon Hunters had a special karaoke screening in 1,700 theaters across the U.S. on August 14. The event marked a rare moment when Netflix brought one of its original films to cinemas, breaking from its usual streaming-first strategy.
The screenings invited fans to sing along to the film’s biggest hits, with lyrics appearing on-screen in true karaoke style. The music of KPop Demon Hunters had quickly become a fan favorite, with tracks by HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys dominating playlists and generating buzz across social media.
The film follows a group of young K-Pop idols known as HUNTR/X, who secretly double as demon hunters, protecting the world from supernatural threats while balancing the pressures of stardom. Packed with high-energy songs, dazzling animation, and heartfelt moments, KPop Demon Hunters blended pop spectacle with fantasy action, making it a standout in Netflix’s original animation lineup.
While Netflix has experimented with theatrical releases before, this karaoke event was one of the streamer’s most ambitious moves into fan-driven screenings. The response from audiences underscored the growing cultural footprint of KPop Demon Hunters, both as an animated feature and as a musical phenomenon.
Source: Variety
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