Netflix just scored another win with KPop Demon Hunters. The animated hit, which already set fire to Netflix’s internal rankings, has now notched its 10th consecutive week on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming movie chart—a record-breaking run that no original streaming film has achieved before.
According to Nielsen, the movie racked up 930 million minutes of viewing between August 18–24. That pushed it past The Mitchells vs. the Machines, which held the previous benchmark at nine weeks back in 2021.
Going Head-to-Head With Streaming Giants
In the same week, Netflix’s Wednesday once again proved unstoppable, topping the overall charts with 1.13 billion minutes—its third straight week at No. 1. Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty followed close behind among original series, drawing 654 million minutes, while Netflix’s new sports doc America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys secured 571 million.
Also making noise was Hostage, a British thriller debuting on Netflix’s originals chart with 482 million minutes. Over on the acquired side, Sullivan’s Crossing (888 million) led the pack, while CBS’s sci-fi drama Extant returned to attention with 742 million minutes after landing on Netflix.
What the Numbers Really Mean
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover only TV-set viewing in the U.S., leaving out mobile and computer screens. Even with that limitation, the numbers speak volumes about how KPop Demon Hunters has clicked with audiences.
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Ten weeks in the top 10 isn’t just rare—it’s unprecedented for an animated Netflix original.
Fans, meanwhile, continue to hype the movie online, turning it into more than just a chart statistic. Whether it’s the slick K-pop soundtrack, the anime-inspired visuals, or just word-of-mouth momentum, the film’s summer run shows no signs of fading just yet.
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