Netflix Will Have To Break Its Biggest Rule In 2029

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As a longtime Netflix watcher, I’ve seen them really nail things for almost twenty years now. But I’m hearing they’re facing a challenge with their 2029 release, KPop Demon Hunters 2. They’re used to launching shows that become huge cultural moments, so this one feels different – they really need to get it right. It’s exciting and a little nerve-wracking to think about what they’ll do to make it a success.

Netflix has a strong track record of launching hit original series like Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Wednesday, which they then expand into larger franchises with continued story development. But KPop Demon Hunters has become something truly exceptional, surpassing even those successes.

Netflix Has To Give KPop Demon Hunters 2 A Substantial Theatrical Release

Netflix has been testing out limited movie theater releases for films like the sequel to Knives Out, Glass Onion, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein over the past two years. However, these films haven’t been major box office successes, probably because they become available for streaming so quickly – usually after only a few days or weeks.

It’s natural for Netflix to prioritize its own platform and offer new content to subscribers quickly. However, KPop Demon Hunters 2 might be the film that changes this approach.

KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Screenings Have Already Been Historical For Netflix

Released on Netflix in June, KPop Demon Hunters quickly became the platform’s most-watched movie ever. Its soundtrack also proved popular, with several songs reaching the top of global music charts. The film even had an unusually successful run in theaters for a Netflix release.

Even though people could already watch it at home, special sing-along showings of the film in theaters earned $24 million over two weekends. Surprisingly, it did better than many of the new movies that came out, proving that KPop Demon Hunters has become incredibly popular.

Kpop Demon Hunters 2 Deserves To Be A Cinematic Event

Considering its potential, it would be a big mistake for Netflix not to fully capitalize on the KPop Demon Hunters 2 sequel when it’s released in 2029. The film will likely attract a large audience beyond Netflix subscribers, and a release in theaters would be a smart move, boosting both viewership and revenue for the streaming service.

Instead of a typical limited release, Netflix should launch the film on its streaming service and in theaters worldwide at the same time. This would let fans watch it however they choose. To make this work, Netflix will need to collaborate with movie theaters.

It’s understandable that movie theaters might want to be the first to show a film, but however Netflix manages it, getting ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ on the platform is definitely a win for both fans and Netflix itself.

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2025-11-09 01:08