Demon Hunters’ Starring MCU Actor Tops Netflix Charts
Korean-language films and TV shows have been surging on Netflix in recent years. This has especially been the case since the release of Squid Game season 1 in 2021. This show became an international sensation and led an increased interest in K-dramas overall.
This also came after the vibrant Korean film market was becoming more well-known across the globe even outside of K-drama. Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 film Parasite went on to win Best Picture, and served as a great example of the kind of interesting and socially conscious work coming out of Korea.
In reaction to these various trends, Netflix has been leaning in to their Korean-language content more and more in recent years. This is especially true this year, when the streamer kicked off Q1 by announcing the release of 29 Korean-language films and TV shows.
After TV success with When Life Gives You Tangerines and Weak Hero Class 2, Korean films have also been doing well on Netflix. Most recently, this has been seen in the thriller Wall to Wall, which stars two actors from Squid Game. Now, another Korean film has begun to do well on Netflix’s global charts.
Holy Night: Demon Hunters Is Doing Well On Netflix
Holy Night: Demon Hunters is now trending on Netflix. The movie is a fantasy horror thriller about a group of people who fight against evil spirits. It is directed by Lim Dae-hee, a first-time director.
Holy Night: Demon Hunters‘ cast is led by Ma Dong-seok. Ma is also known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He played Gilgamesh in the 2021 film Eternals. In addition to Ma, Holy Night: Demon Hunters‘ cast includes Lee Da-wit, Jung Ji-so, and Cha Woo-jin.
As per Netflix, Holy Night: Demon Hunters has now become a global hit. The film came in at no. 4 on the top 10 chart among non-English language films for the week of July 28 to August 3. It was beaten out by A Normal Woman, Brick, and An Honest Life, but ranked higher than titles such as Almost Family and Wall to Wall.
The movie was in the top 10 in South Korea, becoming the no. 1 movie. It was not in the top 10 in any other countries this week, making its home country the major driver of its success.
What This Means For Holy Night: Demon Hunters
The success of Holy Night: Demon Hunters is a good sign for Netflix as it moves forward with the distribution of other Korean-language projects. Wall to Wall also made an appearance on the top 10 list, even though it fell to the no. 6 slot. These trends will likely encourage Netflix to keep producing Korean-language content.
