"K-pop group 'Demon Hunters' Dominates North American Cinema" or "North American Box Office Shaken by K-pop Group 'Demon Hunters'"

In the realm of entertainment, the past weekend saw a unique blend of success stories unfold. While theatrical releases continued to hold their ground, a streaming production took centre stage, capturing hearts and breaking records.

"KPop Demon Hunters," the Kpop girl group tale that protects the world from demons with their music, has become Netflix's most-watched animated offering, released in June. The film, which features singing, dancing, and great joy, has been connecting with audiences to a level that theatrical hits rarely reach. David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research described it as 'pop entertainment at its best.'

In the United States, the success of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Netflix was marked by sold-out screenings for 48 hours, large singing competitions, dance, costumes, and great joy. This extraordinary response to the film has placed it in a league of its own.

Meanwhile, in the theatres, Superman earned $3.4 million, while Jurassic World: Rebirth made $2.1 million. The family-friendly animation sequel, The Bad Guys 2, about a squad of goofy animal criminals doing good in their rebranded lives, earned $5.1 million.

Disney's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' held in fourth place, earning $5.9 million from Friday to Sunday. Disney's 'Freakier Friday', starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, took the third spot, with $9.2 million earnings from Friday to Sunday.

The buzz-worthy horror film, 'Weapons', is expected to be the official box office winner this week, despite Netflix's refusal to release official figures. The Warner Bros. movie 'Weapons' made $15.6 million from Friday to Sunday.

Rounding off the list, Nobody 2 made $3.7 million, and 'The Naked Gun' earned $2.95 million.

However, it's safe to say that this weekend, a streaming production made for viewing at home is connecting on a level that theatrical hits rarely reach. The extraordinary success of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Netflix is a testament to the changing landscape of entertainment, where the boundaries between cinema and streaming are increasingly blurred.