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KPop Demon Hunters is the smash hit of the summer, in part because it went to streaming rather than having a traditional theatrical release, but its success makes it hard not to wonder what could have been. Reaching 186.4 million views, the animated fantasy adventure about a trio of K-pop stars moonlighting as demon hunters is now the second most-watched Netflix movie of all time.

However, it has been increasingly difficult for original movies to win over the box office in recent years, and even a phenomenon as big as this might have struggled if Sony Pictures had released it theatrically. Yet it is clear that Sony has lost something huge as KPop Demon Hunters continues to top both streaming and music charts.

A report published by Puckbreaks down what Sony's potential financial losses are due to the sale of KPop Demon Hunters to Netflix. According to Matthew Belloni, the estimated...

Despicable Me 2 Climbs Netflix Top 10, 12 Years After Theatrical Release(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Despicable Me 2 has significantly returned over a decade after it first hit theaters. The film, which helped push Illumination into the same league as Disney and Pixar, is now climbing Netflix’s charts. As of August 15, it holds the No. 8 spot among movies in the United States, per Flixpatrol.

Despicable Me 2 Was A Box Office Hit That Cemented Illumination’s Status

When the animated sequel premiered in 2013, it earned over $970 million worldwide, becoming Illumination’s top-grossing title. The first Despicable Me was already a solid success with $543 million, but the sequel proved the studio could compete at the highest level. Its box office total even outperformed every Walt Disney Animation Studios release since The Lion King ($771m) in 1994, though Frozen would later that same year take the crown with $1.2 billion.

Despicable Me 2 Box Office...

Here's some fowl news: Disney's beloved Moana franchise is making the leap from animation to live action next year, but Alan Tudyk won't be coming along for the ride. The actor and Mouse House voiceover star provided the clucks and crows for the title character's trusty rooster sidekick Heihei in the Oscar-nominated 2016 original and its box-office-record-breaking 2024 sequel. But the feathery baton will pass to another performer in the live-action Moana, due in theaters on July 10, 2026.

"Heihei will be played by someone else," Tudyk confirms to Gold Derby during a conversation about his Emmy-nominated voiceover role in the Disney+ series Andor. The actor adds that the "someone else" will be a female performer whose casting has yet to be revealed. "Everybody calls Heihei a chicken, even though he's a rooster," Tudyk jokes. "So it's about time they got an actress to put a little more 'chick' in the chicken."

The live-action...

This summer’s zeitgeist-defining animated film isn’t coming from theaters. It’s coming from streaming with Netflix/Sony Animation’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” which has defied gravity in a way that no film in the streamer’s history has ever achieved before.

Since its June 20 release, the original English-language animated film about Huntr/x, a K-Pop trio who uses their music and sharp blades to protect Korea from soul-devouring demons, has only snowballed in popularity, passing “Carry-On” and the Oscar-nominated “Don’t Look Up” this week to become the second most-watched film in Netflix history. And in two weeks, theaters will finally be able to partake in the cultural phenomenon when a sing-along version hits the big screen for a limited weekend engagement.

The rise of “KPop Demon Hunters” comes as Hollywood faces a conundrum on how to get the public engaged with new stories and characters — a problem that...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the latest feature film in the Demon Slayer anime franchise, continues to set box office records in Japan.

As of August 11 (a national holiday), the film has earned a total of $148.6m (¥22bn) on 15.7 million admissions since its release July 18, and is now Japan’s 6th-highest-grossing film of all time, reports box office tracker Kogyo Tsushin.

Over its fourth weekend in cinemas, August 8-10, Infinity Castle earned $12.8m (¥1.9bn) on 1.3 million admissions, maintaining its #1 box office spot. In second and third place for the same weekend were new entry Jurassic World Rebirth with...

Fans will finally get a chance to watch KPop Demon Hunters on the big screen. The original film from Sony Pictures Animation has blown up the Netflix streaming charts since it debuted on June 20, 2025. The film follows a K-pop girl group named Huntr/X who live a double life as demon hunters, and have their lives thrown upside down when they come face to face with a demon boy band, the Saja Boys. Demon Hunters get even more complicated as one of the hunters' own is hiding a dark secret.

Netflix has announced that KPop Demon Hunters will host special theatrical screenings across the United States and Canada for a two-day limited event on August 23 and 24. Titled “KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event,” fans will be able to see the film in select theaters and sing along to their favorite songs from the movie. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday,...

If you’re scouring Disney Plus for KPop Demon Hunters, the animated hit about K-pop idols slaying demons, you’re out of luck.

It’s a Netflix exclusive with zero plans to switch platforms. The backstory—why it’s locked there, its massive success, and the production path that led to Netflix first—unfolds like a thrilling plot twist. Let’s dig in.

Here’s the Tl;Dr… Release Status: KPop Demon Hunters won’t come to Disney Plus, staying Netflix-only. Production Start: Launched in 2022 by Sony as a Netflix original to target K-pop’s global fans. Streaming Hit: Hit 158 million views, 97% Rotten Tomatoes, 92% audience score, ranking fourth on Netflix by August 11, 2025. Music Success: Reached No. 3 on Billboard 200, “Golden” topped Streaming Songs, boosted cast fame. Disney Exclusion: Exclusive Netflix deal and mismatched focus keep it off Disney Plus. Short Answer: Never

KPop Demon Hunters isn’t heading to Disney Plus.

It’s August, and Jamie Roy has just revealed that he got a pretty sweet birthday present when he landed the role of Brian Fraser in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. The star recalled in an interview with Glamour,

When I got the role…I found out in April 2023, which was five days before my 30th birthday. So, a nice birthday present.

Since then, the guy has been nothing but busy filming the prequel’s second season, diving into the story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, set 20 years before the original Outlander series. Of course, Roy’s portrayal adds fresh depth to the beloved saga, exploring the rich backstory fans have been eager to see. The Outlander universe is just getting started.

Why Did Jamie Roy Not Cast In Outlander Despite Auditioning? Jamie Roy in Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Credits- Starz)

Turns out, Jamie Roy’s path to Outlander wasn’t exactly straightforward.

Since its release on Netflix in late June, KPop Demon Hunters has quickly become a huge hit. This animated musical fantasy, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, tells the story of a K-pop girl group called Huntr/x.

These three members don’t just perform, they also secretly work as demon hunters. Their mission to protect souls gets complicated when a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, turns out to be demons themselves.

The movie’s unique mix of music, fantasy, and Korean culture has struck a chord with viewers worldwide. Songs like Your Idol and Golden have climbed music charts and sparked conversations about the film’s chances at the Oscars. Because of its popularity, KPop Demon Hunters has landed on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular List, reaching number 4 with over 158 million views, according to Netflix data.

What’s exciting for fans is that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a rare theatrical release,...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Day 22 Japan Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook/Netflix/Hulu)

The craze for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 – Akaza Returns is unimaginable in Japan. Released on July 18, 2025, Haruo Sotozaki’s dark animated fantasy action film is still the #1 choice of the audience. It has now emerged as the 7th highest-grossing film at the domestic box office. Scroll below for a detailed day 22 report!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle at the Japan Box Office

As per the latest estimates, Infinity Castle has added $4.2 million to its box office collection on day 22. It witnessed only a 38.2% drop from last Saturday, which is impressive. Akaza Returns continues to dominate the Japan box office, giving Jurassic World Rebirth, Kokuho and other releases a run for their money.

The cumulative total of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle at the Japanese box office stands around ¥20.31 billion ($137.9 million) after 22 days.

Travel movies allow us to extend beyond the confines of our living room or a movie theater. It offers escapism free from boundaries or restrictions. A comfort that allows us to see different perspectives, cultures, and landscapes in a level of depth that everyday travel cannot always offer. Here is a list of movies about travel aimed at broadening your horizons and offering the perfect escape.

20. Eat Pray Love (2010) Julia Roberts as “Elizabeth Gilbert” in Columbia Pictures’ Eat, Pray, Love.

To ‘find oneself’ through travel has become a familiar cliché over the years, and Eat Pray Love does not shy away from using this concept in its entirety. Despite the predictability, the film delivers a familiar message – the need to escape the everyday routine and seek more outside the mundane.

We experience this desire through Elizabeth Gilbert. A woman who questions the stable life she has built and yearns to...

Broadway veteran Becky Gulsvig will return to her hometown next summer to direct Trollwood Performing Arts School’s 2026 Mainstage Musical, Disney’s Frozen, at the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead, Mn. The production will run July 20–25 and July 28–August 1, 2026. Trollwood announced Friday that Gulsvig, a Moorhead High School and Trollwood alumna, will helm the production, marking the first Trollwood Mainstage Musical not directed by Michael Walling in 32 years. Walling retired following the 2025 season. “We’re ushering in a new era at Trollwood, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to begin this next chapter with Becky,” said Trollwood Executive Director Kathy Anderson. “She knows what it’s like to be a young person finding their voice on the Trollwood stage. Now, our students will get to...

It’s difficult to overstate how big a summer Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters is having. Netflix now has its biggest animated original film of all time, and with it, Universal Music Group’s Republic Records and its now red-hot new record label partner Visva have what could go down as the biggest soundtrack of 2025.

Both the movie and its songs are on the cusp of a moment not seen since 2022, when Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” took over the world and became Disney’s highest-charting song of all time. And as “Golden,” Demon Hunters’ biggest hit thus far, has reached a new high at Number 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 this week, it’s a moment that could be about to materialize.

“I still have to keep pinching myself every morning when I wake up and look at the charts, we’re a month in...

Sony Animation Studios, the same company that brought us hits like the Spider-Verse movies and The Mitchells versus The Machines, took a wild turn with one of their latest releases, KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix.

It's as if they combined Power Rangers, Sailor Moon, and the K-pop music genre. The story follows an all-girl music group, Huntr/X, who come from a long line of warrior musicians wielding their voices to strengthen the veil between humans and demons. The veil begins to deteriorate when an all-boys music group, the Saja Boys, who are secretly a band of demons, starts to steal the girls' fans.

With singing not the only battle they have, while in the dark, the girls don armor and take up weapons to kill demons up close and personal.

It's safe to say that no one should underestimate the reach of Korean music, Eastern animation styles, and fantasy as a whole.

Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 15: An animated film has dusted big films. Many big films of Bollywood and South have left behind their story. Not only India but it has dusted Hollywood films. Actually, this mythical film is getting tremendous love from the audience in India, especially from North. Due to which this film is earning more than Saira. Let us know how much has been done Mahavataar Day 15 Collection. Also, which Hollywood films have been left behind.

Mahavatar Narsimha Collection: Hollywood films beaten

The ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ produced by Hombale Films, whose story has made such an impact on the audience that this movie made from 4 crores is seen to be 150 crores today. Till date no animated film has been seen spreading such a magic at the box office. Which has done better than Big Budget films. Which has been making history with its banging earnings for the last several days.

The Oscars will launch its first wave of digital screeners on Friday, Aug. 15, for its 11,000+ members to consider for the 98th Academy Awards, which will mark the official start of awards season as studios vie for voters’ attention on the members-only streaming platform.

The Academy Screening Room will debut its initial slate of films from distributors that met the July 31 submission deadline. New movies will be uploaded every Friday, until the end of the season across all categories, including best picture and specialty races such as documentary, animated, international feature and the shorts.

Netflix’s animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” will be among the highest-profile titles launching on the platform. Released in June, the music sensation has become Netflix’s most popular original animated film of all time and ranks fourth on the streaming service’s all-time most popular films list as of Aug. 5.

The movie’s original song “Golden,...

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix‘s most-popular animated offering yet, and according to a report from The Wrap, Netflix hasn’t been shy about hoping the musical fantasy becomes their own version of Frozen. The streamer is mulling multiple sequels, a short bridge film (remember “Frozen Fever?” in 2015?), a stage musical, and even a live-action adaptation.

Kdh follows the girl group Huntr/x as they battle demons in the form of a boy group, Saja Boys. In classic House of Mouse tradition, these fantasy elements serve a personal coming-of-age narrative, in this case about a girl struggling with shame. After the film’s drop on June 20th, the music broke streaming containment and charted on Billboard.

While no follow-ups are official yet, co-ceo Ted Sarandos is making franchise expansion one of the company’s top priorities. During a second quarter earnings call in July, Sarandos hailed the “phenomenal success out of the gate…...

The new Demon Slayer movie, Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns, is totally slaying the Japanese box office, and the numbers are just crazy. So, in only 17 days of release, Infinity Castle has made a crazy ¥17.63 billion.

Not only did it push Bayside Shakedown 2 out of Japan’s Top 10 all-time box office, but it’s actually just a hair away from surpassing Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, too. But here’s the kicker: Infinity Castle is completely ahead of Mugen Train by nearly ¥2 billion by 17 days of data! Insane, right? It’s faster, stronger, and way more terrifying.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Total Box Office Performance So Far

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. On Day 1, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle thundered in with ¥1.64 billion ($11.2M), the largest opening day Ever in Japan. Three days in, it was raking it in at ¥5.52 billion. And now? With 17 days under its belt,...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office (Japan): Hits Yet Another Milestone(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has been earning winning numbers since its release, achieving new milestones regularly. By the end of its third weekend, the anime movie had cracked Japan’s all-time top 10 grossers, earning $120 million at the box office. It is now on track to climb higher on the list. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It has also broken the record of hitting the fastest ¥10 billion at the Japanese box office. This movie is gearing up for release in September in other parts of the world, including India. The film will soon beat Howl’s Moving Castle’s box office collection in Japan and a few more renowned films to climb up the charts.

How much has the Infinity Castle earned so far at the box office?

According to Kogyo Tsushinsha via Crunchyroll News,...

In 2020, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train made history, as it became the highest-grossing film at the Japanese box office -- a record it still holds today. Now, in 2025, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle is looking to be following in its predecessor's footsteps -- but it has several anime movies to beat first, even as it enters the top 10 biggest box office successes of all time in its home country.

The newest Demon Slayer movie has become one of the most successful Japanese films of all time, and is now working to surpass the rest of the top 10. The list of the ten highest-grossing films in Japan is still topped by Mugen Train, but that doesn't mean that every member of the top 10 is an anime, or even a Japanese production, although several notable entries are, per Japanese news site Oricon.

Exclusive: Christian Biafora has just been promoted to General Sales Manager, Theatrical Distribution at Amazon MGM Studios.

He’ll report to Kevin Wilson, who is Head of Theatrical Distribution.

Biafora’s nearly two-decade career in distribution spans Walt Disney, STX Entertainment and United Artists Releasing, working with Wilson and the late distribution boss Erik Lomis at the latter.

Upcoming for Amazon MGM for the rest of this year is Preparation for the Next Life on September 5, Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt on October 10 and Sarah’s Oil on November 7.

Below is Wilson’s note to staff about Biafora:

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to announce that Christian Biafora has been promoted to General Sales Manager, Theatrical Distribution. He will report directly to me.

Christian joined MGM in 2017 as Vice President of Domestic Distribution for Orion Pictures. In 2019, he became a key member of United Artists Releasing—a joint venture between...

The Wind Rises proves that Hayao Miyazaki isn’t just the king of flying castles, soot sprites, and heartwarming chaos; he also has the chops to absolutely crush a full-blown romance movie, and he really should do it. Yes, there has always been romance in Ghibli films: like the sweet mutual admiration between Ashitaka and San from Princess Mononoke or even the magical messiness of Sophie and Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle.

But we’re talking real, grown-up, heart-thumping, tear-jerking romance, the sort that crashes into you like a train. And guess what? Hayao Miyazaki nailed it in The Wind Rises, that beautiful, melancholic, painfully underrated gem from 2013. It’s a deeply emotional love story about a man obsessed with his passion, a woman battling illness, and a relationship blooming quietly amidst chaos. Let’s dive in.

Wait, What? Hayao Miyazaki Made a Romance Film?!

So, in The Wind Rises...

Aisha Jackson is the new Daisy in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby and the production has released an official video of her performing with co-star Ryan McCartan!

A video has been released of them singing “My Green Light,” the act one finale duet between Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan.

Aisha recently took over the role of Daisy from original star Eva Noblezada and first replacement Sarah Hyland. The Broadway actress is best known for previously starred in musicals like The Notebook, Once Upon a One More Time, Paradise Square, and Frozen.

Watch the video below and get tickets now!

This is the third time that Aisha has worked with composer Jason Howland after previously starring in his shows Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Paradise Square.

Browse through the gallery for more photos from the Broadway show…...

Josh Gad returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend in triumphant fashion after beating Covid to perform the iconic role of King Herod. Check out photos of his performance. John Stamos stepped into the role of King Herod while Gad was in recovery. Gad is best known for voicing the beloved snowman Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise, originating the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, and portraying LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Gad will next be seen in A Tree Fell in the Woods, starring opposite Alexandra Daddario and Daveed Diggs. This new production saw Jesus Christ Superstar returning to its rock roots, featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Box Office Day 17 (Japan) Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle refuses to slow down and continues its record-breaking spree in Japan. In only 17 days, it has entered the top 10 highest-grossing films at the domestic box office. It is now closer than ever to stealing the #1 spot from The Mugen Train. Scroll below for a detailed analysis!

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Japan Box Office Day 17

As per Luiz Fernando, Infinity Castle accumulated $17.4 million in its third weekend. It added another $6.8 million to the kitty, maintaining a rock-solid hold on day 17. The overall collection in Japan comes to ¥17.84 billion ($119.6 million).

Haruo Sotozaki’s directorial has registered 12.8 admissions since its big release on July 18, 2025. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now the 12th most-watched film in Japan, leaving behind Godzilla vs. King Kong and Bayside Shakedown 2, as each registered 12.6 million admissions.

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Josh Gad has returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! He had originally stepped out for the opening performance after testing positive for Covid, and then testing negative quickly there after. See the video of his performance here! John Stamos stepped into the role of King Herod while Gad was recovering. There is still another chance to see the Hollywood Bowl Performance on Sunday, August 3. Gad is best known for voicing the beloved snowman Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise, originating the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, and portraying LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Gad will next be seen in A Tree Fell in the Woods, starring opposite Alexandra Daddario and <a...

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films At Japan Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram/Netflix)

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is on track to beat with The Mugen Train, the #1 film in Japan. Haruo Sotozaki’s directorial is currently the 12th highest grosser at the domestic box office. How much does it need to enter the top 10 highest-grossing films? Scroll below for a detailed analysis!

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle at the Japan Box Office

Despite multiple competitors like Kokuho and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Infinity Castle is still the #1 audience choice. In 16 days, it has accumulated ¥16.81 billion ($112.8 million). In a single day, it crossed Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram (¥15.8 billion), Avatar (¥15.9 billion), and The First Slam Dunk (¥16.48 billion) to become the #12 grosser in the domestic market.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will soon enter the top 10 highest-grossing films in Japan

Infinity Castle needs only ¥540 million in its kitty to beat Bayside Shakedown 2 (¥17.35 billion) and...

"I'm done hiding, now I'm shining like I'm born to be." That's the chorus of Huntr/X's hit single "Golden," which shot to the top of the Billboard Global 200 not just once but twice as the film "KPop Demon Hunters" has become a bonafide blockbuster for Netflix.

Produced by the team at Sony Pictures Animation, who also brought us the "Spider-Verse" films, "KPop Demon Hunters" follows the exploits of a K-pop girl group that, as the title quickly explains, hunts demons. But they find their toughest match when the demons use their own weapon against them, forming a demon boy band that threatens to destroy everything the girls in Huntr/X hold dear.

Using the power of song and dance to protect the human world from demon interlopers, the film uses the infectious beats of Korean pop music to bring the classic genre of animated musicals into the 21st century.

Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is set to grow into a larger animated franchise, potentially including live-action adaptations, following its tremendous popularity this summer.

Netflix is comparing “K-Pop Demon Hunters” to Disney’s “Frozen” franchise.

According to recent reporting from The Wrap and corroborated by industry sources, Netflix is actively considering expanding “K-Pop Demon Hunters” into a trilogy. The platform is also exploring options for animated shorts, live-action projects, and additional media to maintain fan engagement while future films are developed, although these plans are still preliminary and subject to change.

Record-Breaking Viewership

Netflix confirmed that “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has become its most-viewed original animated movie ever. This achievement is notable given Netflix’s evolving approach to measuring success. It did so well before the new 91-day window given to animation and family content.

“Are you ready for the take-down?”

Image from The Wrap

Remarkably, “K-Pop Demon Hunters...

Can’t stop singing “Soda Pop” by the Saja Boys? Then, you’re not alone. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters has been dominating the streaming platform (and our social media feeds) for weeks now. After spending countless weeks at the number one spot on the Netflix Top 10 Movies list (and recently breaking a major streaming record on the platform), it seems only right for the streamer to be interested in making a follow-up to the global success. So, as far as sequels go, where does KPop Demon Hunters stand? Let’s just say that fans have not seen the last of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.

In a new article published by The Wrap, two sources close to Netflix revealed to the publication that the streamer is interested in making not one, but two sequels to KPop Demon Hunters. Additionally, the sources reported that the company plans to create a stage musical,...

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters has turned out to be a true shocker, amassing 26.3 million views in its sixth week. Now, as The Wrap reports, the streamer is reportedly aiming to make a franchise with the animated flick, including sequels, a stage musical, a series, and even a live-action film.

Currently having a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is being hailed as Netflix’s ‘Frozen’, especially considering the little attention it received during the developmental phase. But now, the streamer is laying the groundwork for a broader universe— now that the Korean wave is at its highest— hoping to use the film’s success as a driving force.

Netflix Has Great Plans for K-Pop: Demon Hunters Franchise KPop Demon Hunters | Credits: Netflix

While Netflix is yet to confirm its plans officially, The Wrap reports that the streamer is aiming to utilize the film’s success as much as possible.

KPop Demon Hunters just got a massive reported sequel update. The animated movie is one of Netflix's most successful films this year, consistently making the Top 10 list. It has achieved international acclaim, in part because of its incredible voice cast, which includes Squid Game's Lee Byung-hun, among others.

Since the film's impressive success, there have been many discussions about it becoming a franchise. While these rumors have mostly stemmed from fans who are obsessed with the movie's melodies and characters, star Arden Cho has already teased a potential sequel. Back in June, Cho noted that KPop Demon Hunters is "a big world" that could warrant continued exploration.

Per TheWrap, KPop Demon Hunters reportedly will be continuing. Netflix is now planning not one, but two KPop Demon Hunters sequels, making it into a trilogy. The streamer is also reportedly planning a live-action iteration, and even potentially a TV series and stage musical.

They sing. They dance. They kick demon ass so well that KPop Demon Hunters have become a global phenomenon. So much so that Netflix is already eyeing sequels and more.

Sony Pictures Animation’s animated hit, now streaming on Netflix, continues to smash records.

It became the first Netflix original film to reach a new viewing peak in its sixth week and is now the most popular animated Netflix movie of all time, per the streamer. The film’s music, particularly the track “Golden,” has reclaimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

All of which to say that KPop Demon Hunters has fans clamoring for more, and The Wrap notes that Netflix is already considering ways to expand the film’s success through sequels and beyond. “Among the projects being bandied about at Netflix are a stage musical, live-action remake, series, and, of course, a pair of sequels to...

Earlier this week, Sony Pictures Animation’s “KPop Demon Hunters” made Netflix history.

It became the first Netflix original film to reach a new viewing peak in its sixth week – a massive 26.3 million views, topping the previous week (25.8 million) and the week before that (24.2 million). In its sixth week it also became “the most popular Netflix animated film of all time,” according to the streaming giant.

Additionally, it was in the top 10 in all countries ranked and it should be entering the Netflix all-time top 10 in the next week or so. Plus, “Golden,” a song from its bop-filled soundtrack, returned to the #1 spot on the Billboard Global 200. All of this cemented the fact that “Kpop Demon Hunters” isn’t just a movie but a rare worldwide phenomenon.

TheWrap has learned that “KPop Demon Hunter” is about to expand into a number of related projects, including sequels and a live-action version.

Nearly a decade after Zootopia stormed into theaters, Walt Disney Animation Studios is finally ready to debut its long-awaited sequel, Zootopia 2, which will return Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Officer Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), and send the dynamic duo on a brand new mystery that will see them face a threat unlike any the metropolis has ever seen.

As per the synopsis, "After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis."

In 2016, the first film grossed over $1.025 billion at...

We can be friends if you remember Peter Hyams’ 1992 dark comedy Stay Tuned. The high-concept comedy starring John Ritter and Pam Dawber is a beloved cult classic about a husband and wife who are sucked into a hellish television set and must survive the gauntlet of twisted versions of shows in which they find themselves. Stay Tuned is a bizarre bit of fun from the early ’90s, and now Josh Gad is bringing it back! That’s right, folks! Get your remote controls ready, because Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will star in a comedy series inspired by Hyams’ sadistic and satirical film, Stay Tuned, for Hulu.

According to Deadline, Stay Tuned is created by Akiva Goldsman, Jordan Cahan, and Greg Lessans, with Cahan set as showrunner. In addition to their starring roles, Gad and Rannells will executive produce alongside Goldsman and Lessans through Weed Road Productions, Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson & David Robinson,...

Zootopia 2‘s new trailer marks the return of Ginnifer Goodwin‘s Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman‘s Nick Wilde, who are thrown into a buddy-cop therapy session, partners in crisis, under the care of Dr. Fuzzby. Considering the duo of Judy and Nick is often celebrated as one of the best duos to come out of Walt Disney Animation Studios in the 2010s, there’s much to be excited about.

Another promising aspect of the trailer remains its villain, voiced by Oscar-winning Ke Huy Quan, who takes on the role of Gary De’Snake, a menacing snake seen terrorizing Zootopia.

Zootopia 2 Trailer Puts the Buddy Cop Duo in Counselling

The trailer starts with Quinta Brunson’s Dr. Fuzzby welcoming Judy and Nick, who don’t seem to be the best of partners. While the two did become police partners by the time the first movie concluded, from the trailer,...

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will star and executive produce a TV adaptation of the comedy classic “Stay Tuned,” which is in development at Hulu, TheWrap has learned.

The project from Akiva Goldsman, Jordan Cahan and Greg Lessans is loosely based on the 1992 movie starring John Ritter and Pam Dawber. The series would follow Rannells and Gad as they find themselves trapped on the wrong side of the screen and forced to navigate their way through TV’s most binge-worthy obsessions.

Cahan serves as showrunner on the potential series, reuniting with Rannells after previously working together on Showtime’s “Black Monday.” 20th Television is the producing studio. Executive producers include Goldsman and Lessans for Weed Road Productions, Gad, Rannells, and Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson & David Robinson, and Aaron Semmel.

Rannells is a Grammy Award-winning and two-time Tony Award nominated actor who starred in Jim Rash’s film “Miss You, Love You,...

Exclusive: Hulu is developing Stay Tuned, a comedy series headlined and executive produced by Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells.

Loosely based on the 1992 cult classic film of the same name starring John Ritter and Pam Dawber, Stay Tuned was created by Akiva Goldsman, Jordan Cahan, and Greg Lessans, with Cahan set as showrunner. In the TV series take, Rannells and Gad will find themselves trapped on the wrong side of the screen and forced to navigate their way through TV’s most binge-worthy obsessions.

Gad and Rannells executive produce alongside Goldsman and Lessans via Weed Road Productions, Morgan Creek’s James G. Robinson & David Robinson, and Aaron Semmel.

Morgan Creek produced the movie, directed by Peter Hyams, which stars Ritter and Dawber as a suburban couple who are unwittingly transported into their television by a satanic emissary and must survive 24 hours of being bounced from one dangerous situation to another...

Disney has unveiled the trailer for Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel to its Oscar-winning 2016 animated film. Here’s everything you need to know — plus, watch the trailer below!

Who's who in the voice cast

Jason Bateman returns as the voice of Nick Wilde, a former con-artist fox who joined the Zootopia Police Department. Also back for the sequel are Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps and Shakira as Gazelle. New additions to the cast include Emmy winner Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzby, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan as sneaky-snake Gary, SAG Award winner Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, and comedian Fortune Feimster as a beaver named Nibbles.

Other cast members include Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps, Don Lake as Stu Hopps, Nate Torrence as Clawhauser, Jenny Slate as Bellwether, Alan Tudyk as Duke Weaselton, Maurice Lamarche as Mr. Big, Leah Latham as Fru Fru, John Dallas as Frantic Pig, Tommy Chong as Yax,...

When it comes to The Walt Disney Company, its global reach and complex business arrangements often spark curiosity. A recurring question is: How much of Disney is owned by China? The short answer is that Disney, as a corporation, is not owned by China. However, Disney operates partnerships and has strategic investments in China, most notably in its theme parks and media ventures. Here’s a breakdown of what’s true and what’s not when it comes to Disney’s relationship with China.

Does China Own Disney?

No, China does not own The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a publicly traded company headquartered in Burbank, California, with ownership spread across shareholders worldwide. As of 2024, Disney’s largest shareholders include major investment firms like The Vanguard Group and BlackRock, as well as individual retail investors.

However, the misconception about China’s ownership may arise from Disney’s partnerships and business dealings within the country,...

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later is finally getting its digital release on July 29, 2025. That means fans will now get to watch the thriller from home without heading to the theaters. Released in cinemas on June 20, this terrifying new chapter in Boyle’s zombie saga is now just a click away on digital and PVOD platforms.

The film is the third part of the popular franchise that began with 28 Days Later in 2002 and continued with 28 Weeks Later in 2007. After nearly two decades, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland returned to bring the story back to life. And they’re not stopping here. This is just the beginning of a brand-new trilogy, with the next film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, already set to hit theaters in January 2026.

Now, while fans are excited to rent or buy the digital version, many are wondering when 28 Years Later arrives on Netflix.

Disney's pantheon of princesses would hardly be complete without Aurora -- a beautiful young woman afflicted with a tragic curse that can only be broken by true love's kiss. Recently, Japan released a series of official illustrations featuring a bold new depiction of Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

Per PR Times, Japanese publisher Gakken Co. Ltd recently unveiled never-before-seen artwork from the Japanese version of Disney's Twisted Tale book series. The latest volume, titled A Twisted World - Someday In a Dream, Sleeping Beauty,features front cover art of the titular character in a gleaming silver cuirass and wielding a sword. This depiction stands in sharp contrast to the original Sleeping Beauty, which is occasionally criticized for the lack of agency granted to its main heroine. The back cover depicts Maleficent with an unconscious Aurora in her arms. These illustrations were created by "Mizutamaridori," who has served as the main artist for...

Though it may not have had its own panel, the presence of KPop Demon Hunters was still felt at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. While promoting his own new TV series, one of the voice actors of KPop Demon Hunters was asked about the Netflix smash hit, prompting him to reflect on its success.

The animated fantasy adventure movie about a K-pop girl group who double as demon hunters has defied all expectations, to say the least. KPop Demon Hunters is still topping the streaming charts, a month after its initial release, and is being talked about as a contender for Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature at the Oscars next year.

ScreenRant's Ash Crossan spoke with industry icon Daniel Dae Kim about his new action thriller TV show Butterfly at San Diego Comic-Con, and asked about the actor's experience with KPop Demon Hunters as well. Kim, who plays the...

The actor on a weird encounter with a New York cop, a cruel comment from an audience member, and his perfect pint

Born in Belfast, Ciarán Hinds, 72, studied at Rada. In 1987, he joined Peter Brook’s cast of The Mahabharata – an epic play that toured the world; he went on to perform for the RSC and the National Theatre. His films include The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, Belfast and Frozen. On television, he has appeared in Game of Thrones and The Terror, and will star in the new BBC adaptation of The Narrow Road to the Deep North. He is married to actor Hélène Patarot with whom he has a daughter, and lives in London and Paris.

What is your greatest fear?

I’m not fond of snakes.

HBO Max is about to add a former record holder to its streaming library. Kung Fu Panda 2, which used to hold the record for the highest-grossing film from a female director, will join the streaming service at the top of next month.

Beginning Aug. 1, Kung Fu Panda 2 will be available to stream on HBO Max. The animated martial arts comedy sequel follows Jack Black's Po, the titular Kung Fu Panda, as he travels to Gongmen City with the Furious Five — Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross), and Monkey (Jackie Chan) — to stop the peacock Lord Shen (Gary Oldman) from conquering China while also learning about his forgotten past. Kung Fu Panda 2 was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount in 2011, where it received largely positive reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes noting a "certified fresh" approval rating of 82%.

Off a $150 million production budget,...

The Movie Crypt Podcast’s ninth annual 48-hour live “Yorkiethon” broadcast to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue is here, and you can watch it for Free right here all weekend long on Bloody Disgusting or ArieScope.com.

Yorkiethon IX also comes with a live chat, so you can participate in all the fun.

The annual weekend-long variety show hosted by Movie Crypt hosts Adam Green (Hatchet, Frozen), Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh, “Tales from the Void”), and Arwen the Yorkie will feature about 50 celebrity artists and special guests performing live comedy, live music, live film commentaries, live script readings, live interviews, and more.

Watch along and be sure to click the links below the livestream, where fans can bid on highly coveted items in the silent auction or simply donate. You can’t miss them either; just look for the adorable pups below and click away.

When should you tune in?...

Bloody Disgusting is partnering with the Movie Crypt Podcast for the ninth annual 48-hour live “Yorkiethon” broadcast to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue, and we want you to join us!

“Yorkiethon 9” will take place July 25– 27, 2025.

The annual weekend-long variety show hosted by Movie Crypt hosts Adam Green, Joe Lynch, and Arwen the Yorkie will feature about 50 celebrity artists and special guests performing live comedy, live music, live film commentaries, live script readings, live interviews, and more.

In addition to the non-stop live entertainment, “Yorkiethon 9” will once again offer Arwen’s Silent Auction, where fans can bid on donated items ranging from autographed movie memorabilia, screen-used wardrobe, and rare vinyl box sets to toys, games, and dates with the three hosts.

Every penny raised goes directly to Save A Yorkie Rescue.

While Yorkiethon is always Free to watch and enjoy on ArieScope.com, this year, The Movie Crypt has teamed up with Bloody Disgusting,...

When most people think about the highest-grossing animated films of all time, they gravitate toward movies like Pixar’s Inside Out 2 ($1.6B+), Disney’s Frozen II ($1.4B+), The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.3B+), and 2013’s Frozen ($1.3B+). However, there’s one film that outshines them all: Yang Yu aka Jiaozi’s Ne Zah 2, a Chinese animated film that, earlier this year, earned $2.215B at the global box office. It goes without saying that more people should experience this animated phenomenon, and now, thanks to A24, they will!

According to A24, an English-language dub of Ne Zah 2 will be released on August 22. It will feature Michelle Yeoh as the lead character’s mother, Lady Yin.

“A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers,” a synopsis for the film reads. “Now he’s faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity,...

Discovery’s annual “Shark Week” is now officially underway, and the horror genre is getting in on the feeding frenzy with the at-home premiere of Sean Byrne’s Dangerous Animals today.

One of Bloody Disgusting’s 10 best horror movies released in the first half of 2025, Dangerous Animals is now available for Digital purchase for $24.99 or at-home rental for $19.99.

It’s the only new shark attack movie that’s actually being released during “Shark Week” this year, but many more shark-themed horror movies are swimming our way very soon.

Here are 10 upcoming shark horror movies to keep an eye out for!

Deep Water

Renny Harlin (Deep Blue Sea) returns to shark infested waters with Deep Water, an action thriller that will receive a wide theatrical release later this year from Magenta Light Studios.

The film follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from L.A. to Shanghai,...