UCLA Report Finds Streaming Movie Diversity Declining Despite 'KPop Demon Hunters' Success
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Matt Minton
Summary
UCLA's Hollywood Diversity Report reveals that diversity in streaming movies is declining, following the same trend as theatrical releases. The one notable exception in 2025 was Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, which stayed on Netflix's Top 10 for 52 weeks and topped household ratings across all demographic groups, especially women of color. Despite this success, the overall trend shows streaming diversity faltering.
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VarietyUCLA Report Finds Streaming Movie Diversity Declining Despite 'KPop Demon Hunters' Successvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDespite the global success of Netflix's Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, UCLA's Hollywood Diversity Report has found that diversity in streaming movies is falling overall, following in the footsteps of theatrical releases.
The bright spot in 2025 streaming titles was 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which made Netflix history by remaining on the streamer's Top 10 list for 52 consecutive weeks.
The title also topped household ratings across all audience demographic groups studied, particularly women of color.
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