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Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans make 'amazing' movie global sensation in streaming and music charts
K-Pop fans have gone above and beyond to support an 'excellent' new Netflix movie, making it a huge success across music and streaming charts. Kpop Demon Hunters was released on the platform – as well as select US cinemas – on June 20, alongside the soundtrack. The animated flick follows girl group Huntr/x, made up of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who also moonlight as demon hunters in a bid to save their beloved fans. The Golden singers find themselves going up against rival boy band, the Saja Boys, led by demon Jinu, who attempt to secretly steal the souls of the public. Arden Cho leads the voice cast as Rumi, withAhn Hyo-seop, May Hong and Ji-Young Yo also among the stars. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Viewers have been left thrilled by the film, which has remained in the Netflix global charts for three weeks and is currently in the number two spot behind the Old Guard 2. It racked up more than 22.7million views and 37.8million hours watched in the last week alone, topping projects including Shark Whisperer, Plane, and the Trainwreck documentaries. Not only that but the soundtrack has managed to climb spots on the Billboard 200 charts in its third week, going from third to second. According to Billboard, it is the first soundtrack to debut in the top 10 and then see an increase following 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy volume 2: Awesome Mix volume 2. Kpop Demon Hunters currently boasts a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, compared to a slightly lower 91% from fans, with many branding it 'beautiful', 'heartwarming' and an 'absolute masterpiece'. 'Excellent! Definitely one of my favorite movies of this year so far,' Jae C wrote. 'Great animation, superb songs and amazing story! I'm excited to see if they will make a sequel or not.' Anne G posted: 'It's a beautiful movie. The background story truly gives you goosebumps and makes it absolutely worth watching. It's a lovely project with exceptional animation; the songs are beautiful and fill you with incredible energy.' 'Such a fun and heartwarming movie! It had great songs and meaningful stories that really stood out. I really enjoyed watching it with my kids,' Lisa A agreed. As an anonymous reviewer added: 'I've never written a review but felt compelled to because this movie is a masterpiece! I laughed, I cried and now I'm totally obsessed with two fictional Kpop bands!' More Trending The official synopsis reads: 'When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. 'Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.' KPop Demon Hunters is available to stream on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix's Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper makes TV history with Emmy nomination MORE: Netflix's 'best show of all time' changed TV forever 9 years ago MORE: Horror director reveals why Amazon Prime series star was cut from new 90s reboot
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlize Theron on Hanging Off a Helicopter in ‘The Old Guard 2,' Possibility of Third Movie and Why She Hasn't Directed Yet: ‘I Need My Kids to Get Out of the House'
Ask Charlize Theron what her favorite stunt to do in 'The Old Guard 2' was and the Oscar-winner doesn't even blink. 'The helicopter hands down,' she told me at her recent Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program Block Party fundraiser in Los Angeles. 'We did it towards the end, and I was like, 'Oh, my God, if I pull this off, I'm gonna be okay with never doing a stunt again.' That didn't last long, but it was intricate. It was psychological. The first two weeks of it was sitting down with the pilot and building trust. It was slow moves. But by the end, I was hanging off a helicopter, so who cares?' More from Variety 'Old Guard 2' Star KiKi Layne on Panic Attacks, Cortisone Shots and Being a Black Female Action Hero: 'All of This Is Much Bigger Than Me' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo on His Character's 'Sexy' Shorts, Working with 'Hot Motherf--er' Jonathan Bailey and 'Lincoln Lawyer' Season 4 Charlize Theron Says 'Scumbag' Director Made a Sexual Pass at Her, Then 'Wrote a Letter Trying to Explain How I Misunderstood It': 'I Won't Let a Motherf--er F-- With Me' As she was performing the scene, Theron said, 'I was hanging in the air, going, 'I'm going to never be able to stop saying that I hung off a helicopter.'' The Victoria Mahoney-directed movie, the second installment of the Netflix adaptation of Greg Rucka's comic book, finds the immortals (Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Henry Golding) trying to save mankind from two of their own Discord (franchise newcomer Uma Thurman) and Quỳnh (Veronica Ngô). A third movie could be on the horizon with the second film ending on a spectacular cliffhanger. In fact, producer Marc Evans told me in May 2023, 'There's an ending to No. 2 that kind of demands a No. 3, which makes me very happy.' As for now, Theron, who also serves as a producer on the franchise, said, 'We're going to take a break, take a little breather, and then we'll come back and decide.' Theron, who is next set to start filming Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' also said she plans to direct one day: 'I've always kind of been interested, but I have young children, and to direct is very all consuming…I need my kids to get out of the house.' Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Netflix, Neon and Warner Bros Could Dominate Season With 'Frankenstein,' 'Sentimental Value' and 'Sinners' New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews
Netflix Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews originally appeared on Parade. The long wait is over for fans as 'The Old Guard 2' has been officially released on Netflix. Lead star Charlize Theron reprised her role as Andy (a.k.a. Andromache of Scythia) along with KiKi Layne as Nile Freeman and Chiwetel Ejiofor as James Copley. The sequel also introduced a fresh-faced character through Uma Thurman. She took on the role of the antagonist, the mysteriously deadly figure Discord, who is among "the first of the immortals.' Released on Wednesday exclusively on Netflix, the sequel brought viewers back into the world of Andy and her group of immortal warriors, who returned with a sharper sense of purpose. While the 2020 film centered on their immortality, they now serve as protectors, defending the innocent, fighting for justice and facing new enemies. However, the sequel also introduced a drastic shift in Andy's circumstances as her immortality had come to an end. Thanks to Booker, Andy's former right-hand man played by Matthias Schoenaerts, he chose to sacrifice himself and transfer his immortality to Andy, which also set the stage for the film's cliffhanger. Following its official release, the sequel didn't sit well with viewers after it received largely unfavorable reviews. On social media, fans expressed their disappointment with the plot development, its pacing and lack of emotional depth. 'The Old Guard 2's real superpower is testing my patience,' one wrote on X. '@netflix really made us wait 5 years for The Old Guard 2 just to hit us with a cliffhanger. At this point, they're holding our patience hostage,' another disappointed audience member said. 'The Old Guard 2 was wack,' a commenter added. Meanwhile, a viewer compared and rated both movies, giving the recent sequel a lower score due to its underwhelming ending. 'Old Guard 1 = 7/10. Old Guard 2 = 3/10. It was annoying. They wasted 5 years and couldn't do better than part 1. Booker was in exile in part 1 for 100 years and coming back after 5 years to tell us they met after 6 months, not 5 years or so. I'm not even talking about the half-baked end,' a user said. The same goes for another fan who posted, 'Last night: The Old Guard 2 (average.) Had high hopes for the sequel as I loved the first movie. This just felt like a huge set up for the third movie. Now it's another wait.' 'No way I waited for The Old Guard 2 for 5 years just for it to end like that with no confirmation for a 3rd movie,' another disappointed viewer said. Although the sequel ended with a cliffhanger, it remains unclear whether 'The Old Guard 3' will be made, as it's still too early for any official Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews first appeared on Parade on Jul 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.


Metro
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Painful to watch' action sequel dominates Netflix chart with 37,000,000 views
A new action-packed sequel has topped the charts on Netflix, despite being branded 'painful to watch' by unimpressed fans. The Old Guard 2 was released on July 2, almost five years to the day that the first movie premiered on the streaming platform. Charlize Theron reprised her role as Andy, leading her team of immortal warriors who quietly protect the world at any cost – however, they are forced to contend with another mysterious threat against humanity. KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Marwan Kenzari also returned for the follow-up, while Uma Thurman and Henry Golding joined the star-studded cast. Despite only being out a matter of days, the flick has soared straight to the top of the Netflix chart, with more than 37.5million views in the last week alone, and over 66.8m hours viewed. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The original, which was released in 2020, also returned to the top 10 with almost 10m views in total. However, it hasn't gone down too well with movie-lovers and currently claims a poor 37% Rotten Tomatoes score from the audience, and an even lower ranking of 24% from unhappy critics. Not holding back, Jeremiah J fumed: 'First one was amazing. This one felt like a B Movie in plot and action. And the ending was so bad I wish I hadn't watched it. Too many plot holes and nothing emotional. Felt dead and forced.' Stephanie W demanded: 'I want that hour and a half of my life back. The characters apparently all lost brain cells between the first movie and this. They contradict the original. 'Waste of my life. I actually never review movies and hate this movie so much that I came here to warn others.' 'Well, what a wet fart of a movie this is,' Rik O posted. 'It's an action film that struggles with action. 'I can't put it into words, because even when things are happening on screen like car chases or fights, it still manages to be duller than dish water. Really disappointing.' 'This movie was genuinely painful to watch, showing an exponential downgrade from the first film,' Chrystian D added. 'Poorly executed, badly told, bland, disorganized, and with an ending so generic it's nauseating. 'They clearly stretched the story to set up a third film, but honestly, it's so bad and repulsive that I doubt they'll secure the budget for another after this disaster. 'It's especially disappointing because the first movie completely won me over.' Speaking of that possible third film, producer Greg Rucka touched on whether the Old Guard universe could be expanded further in a recent interview, sharing that there is definitely more to explore. More Trending 'There is a complete three-part story that can be told,' he previously told Looper. 'God willing, if it's a success, Netflix comes back and says, 'Hey, let's do it again.' There's more to tell, and there are questions that we want to answer.' The Old Guard 2 is available to stream on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Emotional Netflix fans moved by Liam Payne tribute in new Building The Band series MORE: Netflix 'masterpiece' breaks another record with 106,000,000 views in just 12 days MORE: I'm a TV critic and this week I'm bingeing a jaw-dropping series


India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
All about Charlize Theron's The Old Guard 2, Netflix film trending amid poor reviews
'Old Guard 2', which released on Netflix on July 2, has taken over top trends in India. Headlined by Hollywood actor Charlize Theron, the action film has been climbing up the charts in a surprising move, considering the film received mostly negative action film clinched the top spot on Netflix's global top 10 movies for the week. The film ranked number 1 on Netflix in about 74 countries. These include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa, Hong Kong, Japan and managed to outrun several films in terms of viewerships, including 'K Pop Demon Hunters', 'Infinite', 'The Old Guard', 'Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel', 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise', 'Shark Whisperer', 'Plane', 'Grown Ups 2' and 'STRAW'. This is particularly surprising because the film has been criticised for weak execution and dull storytelling. Many even said that 'The Old Guard 2' seems like a sequel that shouldn't have been it is garnering a lot of views, the film is not being enjoyed by the viewers. The consensus says that the film feels tired even before it its review, the news agency AP said the "great sin" of 'The Old Guard 2' is in its "non-ending", which seems like a waste of time. "Overall 'The Old Guard 2' is fine, a bit of a background movie that's probably easy enough to tune in and out of (though Schoenaerts, a standout, gives it some real pathos). Its greatest sin is the non-ending, which might have movie-goers engaging in their own rants about wasted time," it reviewer further mentioned how the cliffhanger in the film does more damage than good. It stated, "Cliffhangers are a gamble - when the movie is satisfying on its own, it can leave them wanting more. In this case, it might just leave them angry. Audiences in 2025 deserve better."What is 'The Old Guard 2' all about?The sequel to 'The Old Guard' that was released in 2020, the film revolves around Andy (played by Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors on a mission to protect the world. Her newfound mortality is endangered as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardise everything she's worked on for thousands of with Charlize Theron, the film also stars Kiki Laye, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ng, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Henry Golding and Uma by Guna Prince Bythewood, 'The Old Guard' franchise is written by Greg Rucka and is based on his comic book series. The first instalment of the film released on July 10, 2020 on Netflix and received positive reviews.- Ends