“KPop Demon Hunters” could also win this weekend because of the lack of major releases: “Weapons” is a holdover from two weeks ago, and this weekend’s release schedule is barren aside from “Honey Don’t,” the Ethan Coen-directed film opening in wide release.

Kpop Demon Hunters is looking at a possible surprise No. 1 win at the box office, besting the third weekend of Zach Cregger's movie Weapons.

KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix on June 20th and quickly became a global phenomenon, defying all expectations for a direct-to-streaming animated feature. The movie, which follows a trio of K-pop superstars who lead double lives as demon slayers,

The animated movie blends the best of what I love about K-Pop with a genuine depiction of Korean culture, while still being a thrilling, action-packed tale.

Rumi may be slaying demons onscreen, but her snakey purple ponytail has fans spellbound — and they're scouring TikTok to learn how it's done.

You don’t have to be a fan of K-pop or fantasy to be able to relate to the half-demon feeling like she had to hide part of her true self from the outside world. Keeping her patterns hidden could be a metaphor for so many things, and I loved the movie’s message of embracing your truth, inner demons and all.

KPop Demon Hunters is trending in 93 countries out of which it is at #1 in 59 nations even after nine weeks. Read on