{
  "id": 11087565,
  "title": "‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Will Get a ‘Broad Theatrical Release,’ Ted Sarandos Says as He Explains Longer Windows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/kpop-demon-hunters-sequel-will-get-a-broad-theatrical-release-ted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:23:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/kpop-demon-hunters-sequel-theatrical-release-netflix-ted-sarandos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that the sequel to \"KPop Demon Hunters\" will receive a wide theatrical release, as the streaming service continues to experiment with longer theatrical windows. Sarandos discussed this approach during a Bloomberg Screentime event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Before the sequel's release, Netflix plans to give first priority to \"La Bola Negra\" with its full 45-day theatrical window. Notable upcoming films like Greta Gerwig's \"Narnia,\" the animated \"Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory,\" and David Fincher's \"The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,\" starring Brad Pitt, will also enjoy extensive theatrical releases. Sarandos emphasized that the goal is to serve movie enthusiasts who prefer to watch films in theaters while ensuring Netflix's value is not compromised. The streaming giant's strategy aims to meet the passionate audience's needs, acknowledging that once a movie is released on Netflix, its initial passionate audience may have already seen it. As a result, the most-watched movies on Netflix are the platform's original content, with pay TV window titles falling behind, except for family movies that remain popular.",
  "summary": "The co-CEO says as he breaks down why the streamer is expanding its theatrical footprint The post ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Will Get a ‘Broad Theatrical Release,’ Ted Sarandos Says as He Explains Longer Windows appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "\"KPop Demon Hunters\" sequel will get wide theatrical release.",
    "Netflix prioritizes \"La Bola Negra\" with 45-day theatrical window.",
    "Strategy aims to serve movie enthusiasts while maintaining Netflix value."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ Targeting “A Very Broad Theatrical Release,” Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Says, Addressing Streamer’s Distribution Strategy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/kpop-demon-hunters-2-targeting-a-very-broad-theatrical-release",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:58:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}