Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation Soundtrack Success

The soundtrack from the Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation film "KPOP Demon Hunters" has achieved significant success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard 200 album charts. The film’s soundtrack, performed by a fictional group of girls called Huntrix, has been a surprise hit, with the single "Golden" also reaching 6th place on the Hot 100.

Record-Breaking Sales and Streams

The soundtrack has earned 75,000 equivalent album units in its third week, making it the highest-charting soundtrack of 2025 so far. The single "Golden" has also performed well, reaching the top 10 of the Hot 100 in terms of AirPlay audience impressions. The entire soundtrack has recorded 96 million official streams, marking the largest streaming week for a soundtrack in over three years.

Comparison to Other Successful Soundtracks

Only three other soundtracks have reached the top two on the Billboard 200 in the 2020s: "Wicked", "Barbie", and "Encanto". "Wicked" reached second place in 2024, "Barbie" debuted at number 2 in 2023, and "Encanto" spent nine weeks at number 1 in 2022.

Film and Soundtrack Release

The film "KPOP Demon Hunters" was released on June 20 in limited theaters in the US and on Netflix, along with its soundtrack. In its second week, the soundtrack rose to third place on the chart, with significant gains in streaming.

Current Billboard 200 Chart

The current Billboard 200 chart is led by Morgan Wallen’s "I’m the Problem", which has reached a milestone by spending its first week at number 1. Wallen also has two other albums in the top 10, including "One Thing At A Time" at number 3. Other notable albums on the chart include Bad Bunny’s "Debí Tirar Más Photos" at number 7, SZA’s "SOS" at number 4, Sabrina Carpenter’s "Short n’ cute" at number 5, and Karol G’s "Tropenacheta" at number 8.