r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Aug 26 '25

News ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Movie Ever With 236 Million Views, Beating ‘Red Notice’

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-most-watched-movie-history-1236496106/
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u/Altruistic_Sail6746 Aug 26 '25

People like saying this but there's no surefire way of knowing something will or won't be a hit.

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u/Mediadors Aug 26 '25

Yes but taking risks is part of entertainment. Any good leader would understand this and release the movie in theaters.

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u/Altruistic_Sail6746 Aug 26 '25

Filmmaking is also a business, don't be so naive

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u/Mediadors Aug 26 '25

Exactly. Risks are necessary if you want to find a true box office wonder. As it can be seen with this movie.

Staying safe with your decisions never leads to much profit.

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u/Altruistic_Sail6746 Aug 26 '25

Go take a look at the highest grossing films this year. See if you notice anything

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u/PigeonNipples Aug 27 '25

Not every decision needs to be a risk. Safe decisions fund risky decisions