The $30 million toe in the water

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, an anmiated fantasy movie about a K-Pop group turned demon hunters, has been a massive hit and is now ranked among the best animated movies of all time.

The movie's success is largely due to its unique concept, engaging storyline, and the involvement of real-life KPop groups like Twice.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The movie follows the K-Pop group Huntrix, formed by Rumi, Mira, and Zoey , who are not only global pop sensations but also the current demon hunters .

They use their singing voices to create a magical barrier called the Honmoon to keep demons away.

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The real-life KPop group Twice played a significant role in the movie's success, with their songs featured in the soundtrack and the members of Huntrix modeled after popular KPop groups like Twice, 2NE1, Blackpink, and Itzy.

Twice's This Is For World Tour also incorporated the movie's impact, with 'Takedown' added to their setlist and the members styled like Huntrix for their final date in London.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

A sequel to the hit animated movie is in development, with a projected release date of 2029.

The ending of the first movie perfectly sets up a sequel , and fans eagerly await its release.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

The movie was nominated for different awards and took the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

KPop Demon Hunters has been a huge hit with critics and general audiences , and it's still on Netflix's Top 10 of kids' movies.