Netflix scored its first ever domestic box-office victory when the animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” generated an estimated $18 million to $20 million during a two-day sing-along release on roughly 1,700 screens, according to rival-studio tracking. The event—staged without AMC Theatres—put the title ahead of Warner Bros.’ “Weapons,” which earned about $15 million, and marked the first time a Netflix original film opened at No. 1 in North American cinemas. Theatrical success follows an already exceptional streaming run. Released on the platform on 20 June, the picture has am­­assed 236 million views in its first 67 days, overtaking 2021’s “Red Notice” to become Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time. Music from the film is also charting. Lead single “Golden” by the fictional group Huntr/X holds the Hot 100’s top spot, while three additional tracks sit in the Top 10, making “KPop Demon Hunters” the first soundtrack in the chart’s 67-year history to claim four simultaneous Top-10 positions. Sony Pictures Animation produced the $100 million feature and sold global streaming rights to Netflix during the pandemic. People familiar with the matter say the partners are now negotiating a sequel, underscoring how the unexpected crossover of streaming views, chart-topping songs and a limited theatrical win is reshaping Netflix’s approach to family animation and event programming.