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Sony sold Netflix the rights to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in a pandemic-era safety play—and now it’s Netflix’s biggest movie ever

Sony sold Netflix the rights to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in a pandemic-era safety play—and now it’s Netflix’s biggest movie ever

Netflix has a monster hit on its hands, and it’s not what anyone expected. KPop Demon Hunters, an animated film about a K-pop girl group who are also demon hunters, has officially become Netflix’s most-watched movie ever with 236 million views, dethroning the previous record-holder Red Notice and its 230.9 million views. The milestone comes just 67 days after the …

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KPop Demon Hunters sequel talks under way between Netflix and Sony | Movies

KPop Demon Hunters sequel talks under way between Netflix and Sony | Movies

Talks are under way to make a sequel to streaming hit KPop Demon Hunters, according to reports. The animated film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, has become Netflix’s most watched film of all time with more than 236m views, and a “singalong” version topped the North American box office last weekend after a brief cinema release, with an …

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‘KPop Demon Hunters:’ Sony and Netflix in Sequel Talks

‘KPop Demon Hunters:’ Sony and Netflix in Sequel Talks

Once a demon slayer, always a demon slayer. Or at least, that’s the hope. Sony Pictures is in talks with Netflix to make an animated sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The fantasy musical has turned into the sort of cultural sensation every Hollywood studio or streamer spends hundreds of millions trying to hunt down but …

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As Sony Game Launches on Xbox, Helldivers 2 Heads Behind Enemy Lines

As Sony Game Launches on Xbox, Helldivers 2 Heads Behind Enemy Lines

The next major expansion for Helldivers 2 is a week away, as dev Arrowhead attempts to inject new enthusiasm into its live service success story. The timing is ideal, as the Sony game is launching on Xbox Series X|S today, along with a new Warbond inspired by Halo 3: ODST. The title first exploded on PS5 and PC last year. …

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Ghost of Yotei Playable at TGS, Sony to Share More in Livestreamed Events

Ghost of Yotei Playable at TGS, Sony to Share More in Livestreamed Events

Sony has announced it’s bringing a playable PS5 demo for Ghost of Yotei to next month’s Tokyo Game Show, as part of a preliminary lineup for the event. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will also be there, along with livestreamed events and special fan giveaways. “This year’s PlayStation booth will allow visitors to experience a wide range of PlayStation content, including …

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Concord’s Failure Led To Increased Oversight, Says Sony Exec

Concord’s Failure Led To Increased Oversight, Says Sony Exec

In 2024, Sony shut down its live-service shooter Concord after only two weeks, as it became one the publisher’s most prominent failures. According to Sony Interactive Entertainment chief executive of studio business Hermen Hulst, the biggest lesson from Concord was that more oversight is needed during the development process. “We have since put in place much more rigorous and more …

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One Year After Concord, What Has Sony Learned From The PS5 Flop?

One Year After Concord, What Has Sony Learned From The PS5 Flop?

What has Sony learned from its biggest gaming blunder one year later? Why is Ubisoft’s CEO headed to court five years after a sexual harassment scandal rocked the company? And how many more copies will Hollow Knight sell as everyone rushes to play it ahead of Silksong‘s launch next month? Welcome back to Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku‘s daily roundup of gaming …

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Sony Stock Rallies as Bungie CEO Departs

Sony Stock Rallies as Bungie CEO Departs

Sony (SONY) stock was up on Friday after the entertainment company revealed changes at one of its game development studios. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has stepped down as leader and will depart the company. This comes after the studio’s latest game, Marathon, was delayed indefinitely, despite a planned release in September 2025. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks …

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SONY Stock Slips on PS5 Price Hike

SONY Stock Slips on PS5 Price Hike

Sony (SONY) is feeling the effects of inflation, and it’s passing them on to consumers with a PlayStation 5 price increase. This will see all versions of the PS5 undergo a price hike in the U.S. starting today. However, this doesn’t affect PlayStation 5 accessories, which will keep current prices. Sony said these new prices were the result of a …

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Sony Hikes PS5 Price To Cover Tariffs And Gamers Are Furious

Sony Hikes PS5 Price To Cover Tariffs And Gamers Are Furious

Sony has announced a $50 price hike for all three versions of its flagship video game console, the PlayStation 5, in the United States — and social media is furious. The company previously confirmed President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war could lead to rising prices. Sony’s vice president of global marketing, Isabelle Tomatis, broke the news Wednesday. “Similar to many …

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