“KPop Demon Hunters” is the first movie since Disney’s “Encanto” (2022) to place two songs in the Hot 100’s top 10. Following “Encanto’s” release, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” reached No. 1 while “Surface Pressure” peaked at No. 8. The animated movie is doing more than dominating the charts. It’s also smashing streaming records.

Netflix's animated musical film “KPop Demon Hunters” has become the surprise hit of the summer. Fans, culture critics and filmmakers theorize there are a few reasons the movie is connecting.