KPop Demon Huntersis still dominating the Billboard Top 10. The animated film was released by Netflix on June 20 of this year. Ever since, the movie has been a massive hit on the platform. Even today, Aug. 5, it is once again the No. 1 movie on Netflix in the U.S.
In addition to its viewership success,KPop Demon Huntershas gotten extremely strong reviews. The movie holds a 97% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the highest-rated animated pictures of the year.ScreenRant’s Ben Gibbons gaveKPop Demon Hunters9 out of 10 stars,noting its emotional qualities and how it “juggles a lot of ideas with incredible results.”
As perBillboard,KPop Demon Huntersis having another successful week with multiple songs in the Top 10.This includes “Golden” by HUNTR/X, which sits at No. 2 for a second consecutive week. “Golden” is also at the top of the list for streaming songs.
Meanwhile,anotherKPop Demon Hunterssong managed to make it into the Billboard Top 10this week. This was the Saja Boys' tune “Your Idol.” It had previously been at No. 12, but with increased streams, reached the No. 9 spot.
What This Billboard Achievement Means For KPop Demon Hunters
It is rare that songs from streaming movies make it into the Billboard Top 10, let alone two from the same movie.“Golden” is ranked behind only the Alex Warren song “Ordinary,“which has gone viral on TikTok, YouTube, and other major platforms. This is a good sign forKPop Demon Hunterswhen it comes to its awards potential.
The movie is a shoo-in for aBest Animated Feature nominationat this point, but its music chart status also suggests thatit has strong chances for the Best Original Song nod, or even multiple. If people stay interested and aware of the music, the odds will get even better.
Animated movies are not typically nominated for categories outside Animated Feature, but it does happen, and it could be an indicator of a win in the category. This is not unilaterally the case, but if theKPop Demon Hunterssongscan maintain their popularity and get the movie Best Original Song nominations, the chances of taking home an Oscar will increase.
Our Take On KPop Demon Hunters' Billboard Status
This Billboard trend is also great news for Netflix as it moves forward with this franchise. A recent report unveiled plans forKPop Demon Hunterssequels, revealing how much effort Netflix is now pouring into this IP. Its Billboard chart success only further proves how much of a hit this franchise can be, and this status could be elevated in subsequent films.
