After 46 weeks among the top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S., Sony Animation and Netflix’s smash hit KPop Demon Hunters has finally dropped out of the streaming service’s Top 10 charts, according to Netflix’s tracking data. It’s the end of an era for KPop Demon Hunters, which has been a top 10 movie staple since its explosive debut in June 2025.
For the week ending May 10 in the U.S., KPop Demon Hunters has finally given up the top-10 crown, thanks to streaming newcomers like animated body-swapping movie Swapped, smart octopus drama Remarkably Bright Creatures, and Charlize Theron action flick Apex.
But it’s not all bad news for Rumi, Zoey, and Mira: KPop Demon Hunters remains a top 10 global hit. The animated feature continues its 47-week streak in Netflix’s top 10 English-language movies for global audiences. Last week, it sat comfortably in the No. 5 position, globally. Huntr/x will continue to stay golden for the foreseeable future.
There’s no doubt that 2025 was the year of KPop Demon Hunters, with the demon-slaying K-pop divas dominating both Billboard and Netflix charts. The film’s reception even earned it a brief but successful theatrical run. The animated feature’s domination continued throughout the year, with the main protagonists Rumi, Zoey, and Mira appearing in Epic Games’ Fortnite, as well as Huntr/x’s singing actors, Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey) making several appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
While 2025 was certainly a phenomenal year for KPop Demon Hunters, 2026 has been no slouch either. Alongside several merchandise reveals — including American Girl Dolls and Lego sets — there have been collaborations with McDonald’s and huge Grammy wins. The animated feature has even earned a place in the Criterion Collection, joining several other popular titles, including Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman.
KPop Demon Hunters might have been knocked out of the Netflix top 10 in the U.S., but we doubt that it will remain that way forever. Recently, Netflix confirmed a multiyear writing and directing partnership with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans for animated projects. This likely relates to the upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, and the future of Huntr/x. Whenever that follow-up film arrives, we wouldn’t be remotely surprised to see the demon-hunting trio’s first chapter rocket back into Netflix’s top 10 alongside its sequel.
KPop Demon Hunters is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
KPop Demon Hunters 2 might not come until 2029
But we won’t have to wait that long before we see Huntr/x again
