Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters to hold two-day theater singalong

Netflix’s animated musical KPop Demon Hunters has transcended the streaming foothold it established in June, becoming one of the service’s most watched original films and a cultural touchstone for a global audience. The two-day singalong theatrical event planned for August 23-24 in select theaters across the United States and Canada, with tickets on sale starting August 13, marks a rare move by Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation to extend a streaming phenomenon to the big screen. The project’s momentum is fueled not only by a brisk, family-friendly story but by a chart-topping soundtrack and a growing fan-driven ecosystem that includes viral dance challenges and rewatch culture.

KPop Demon Hunters centers on Huntrx, a K-pop trio of demon hunters who use their singing to uphold the Honmoon, a magical barrier that keeps malevolent demons at bay. The film pits Huntrx against a rival boy band, the Saja Boys, formed by demons, while the demon king GwiMa seeks to shatter the barrier’s power. The narrative, brought to life by a striking blend of bold visuals and brisk pacing, leans into musical numbers that have resonated beyond the screen. The standout track Golden has risen to No....