The phenomenal success of Kpop Demon Hunters could not have happened in the current theatrical climate, as animated film viewership shifts to streaming.

KPop Demon Hunters, produced by Sony Animation and available on Netflix since June 20 of this year, has been dominating music services like Spotify and has remained in Netflix's Top 10 films ever since its launch. Now, the fictional all-girl group HUNTR/X has hit a major milestone: hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss Dan Lin weigh in on how a unique concept and authenticity propelled the animated feature into long-term success.