KPop Demon Hunters Sing Along Returns to Theaters and AMC Will Play It This Time

Netflix is reissuing a sing‑along version of KPop Demon Hunters in theaters over Halloween weekend, and this time AMC is participating. The reissue is timed amid comparatively weak box office momentum in October 2025.

Background and release details

KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix June 20, 2025. The film was later adapted into a “Sing‑Along Event” version, which screened over a single weekend (August 23–24) in select theaters. During that limited theatrical run, box office estimates ranged from about $16 million to $20 million domestically, though Netflix itself does not publicly disclose precise theatrical grosses.

Some reports placed the weekend’s take at $18–20 million. Notably, AMC declined to participate in the initial theatrical event.

With US #BoxOffice facing one of the weakest OCT Post-Covid, the irony is that Netflix is coming to the rescue, re-releasing #KpopDemonHunters Sing-along in theatres for another weekend only event, from OCT 31-NOV. 2 #Halloween. But this time, #AMCTheatres, which refused to play… pic.twitter.com/16SVUJJ6qv

— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) October 15, 2025

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For the Halloween reissue, the sing‑along version is scheduled to screen from October 31 through November 2, 2025. Netflix says the film will play at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and select independent theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with further screenings in international markets such as the UK, Ireland, Korea, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. U.S. and Canadian tickets went on sale October 17 at 6 a.m. PT.

The sing‑along edition retains features such as on‑screen lyrics, remixed sequences, and audience participation cues. According to Parade, AMC will make the film available on roughly 400 of its screens across locations in the U.S. and Europe. AMC’s statement suggests it has not had a significant theatrical partnership with Netflix in recent years, making this a relatively new collaboration.

Context: AMC, Netflix, and the October box office climate

AMC’s decision to screen KPop Demon Hunters marks a reversal of its earlier refusal, and signals a willingness to engage with Netflix’s event‑style theatrical strategy. In past years, Netflix’s theatrical presence has often bypassed large chains over disagreements about revenue splits, release windows, and platform priorities.

A screenshot from the trailer to KPop Demon Hunters – YouTube, Sony Pictures Animation

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October 2025 is shaping up to be a relatively weak box office month. Among releases, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl leads with about $34 million in domestic gross. Other titles such as Tron: Ares, The Smashing Machine, Roofman, and Good Boy have underperformed in comparison. With fewer blockbuster releases scheduled, cinemas may become more inclined to take chances on event‑driven, fan‑oriented titles like this sing‑along reissue.

AMC itself has faced financial pressures, including declines in attendance. For Netflix, the theatrical reissue complements its streaming strategy rather than competing with it: the sing‑along event acts as both a promotional vehicle and additional revenue channel.

Outlook, Risks, and Potential Implications

It is uncertain whether the Halloween reissue will match or exceed the August event’s performance. The August version benefited from novelty and concentrated marketing. The October event must contend with Halloween competition, consumer fatigue, and seasonal offerings.

The success of this theatrical push may provide useful data points in ongoing negotiations between streaming services and theater chains. If Netflix can reliably draw audiences that way, it may influence future release strategies and partnerships.

A screenshot from the trailer to KPop Demon Hunters – YouTube, Sony Pictures Animation

At present, there is no public evidence that AMC or Netflix have committed to a longer-term theatrical agreement beyond this event. Monitoring attendance, box office returns, and ancillary marketing impact will shed light on potential continuations.

What do you think of a Halloween-weekend release of KPop Demon Hunters at AMC? Will it help the box offices, or have audiences moved on? Let us know you thoughts in the comments!