The soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters is an unstoppable force. With 57 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Soundtracks chart, this musical production has become a cultural phenomenon, now just 5 weeks shy of surpassing the historic record held by Moana, which reigned for 62 weeks. The chart, which began on June 30, 2001, has rarely seen such a dominant run.
The Top Soundtracks chart, a Billboard staple for 25 years, is the go-to measure for a soundtrack's impact on the music industry. Originally limited to film albums, it now includes musicals, TV series, and specials, making its longevity an even bigger accomplishment.
In this context, KPop Demon Hunters has achieved what few projects can claim: holding the top spot for over a year (57 weeks) and crossing over to the Billboard 200 (the overall U.S. album chart), where it also hit No. 1 for two weeks. Its success is both commercial and artistic: the single Golden, performed by HUNTR/X, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2026 and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
Record-Breaking Numbers: KPop Demon Hunters by the Stats
- 57 weeks at No. 1 on Top Soundtracks (since July 5, 2025).
- 61 total weeks on the chart, with only 4 weeks off the top: one for Wicked: For Good, one for A Charlie Brown Christmas, one for Wuthering Heights by Charli XCX, and one for the Heated Rivalry miniseries soundtrack.
- 2 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- Notable singles: 'Takedown' by TWICE, 'Golden' and 'How It's Done' by HUNTR/X.
Golden didn't just shine at the Oscars; it set a unique milestone as the first song with 7 songwriters to win Best Original Song, with all of them sharing the trophy. It also topped the Hot 100 for 8 non-consecutive weeks.
The movie itself, an action-music animated feature, also took home the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, solidifying its legacy.
The All-Time Top 12: The Most Dominant Soundtracks Ever
With these numbers, KPop Demon Hunters is rubbing shoulders with the elite of film music. But the road to the very top is long. Here are the 12 soundtracks with the most weeks at No. 1 since the chart's inception (June 2001), according to Billboard.
| Pos. | Soundtrack | Weeks at No. 1 | First Week at No. 1 | Peak on Billboard 200 | Key Singles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twisters: The Album | 25 | Aug 3, 2024 | No. 7 | 'Ain't No Love in Oklahoma' (Luke Combs) | Also reached No. 3 on Top Country Albums. |
| 2 | High School Musical | 26 | Feb 11, 2006 | No. 1 (2 weeks) | 'Breaking Free', 'Get'cha Head in the Game', 'We're All in This Together' | Film won 2 Emmys; sequel HS2 also topped the chart for 17 weeks. |
| 3 | A Star Is Born (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper) | 26 | Oct 20, 2018 | No. 1 (4 weeks) | 'Shallow', 'Always Remember Us This Way', 'I'll Never Love Again' | 'Shallow' won Oscar & Grammy; two Grammys for Best Song Visual Media in consecutive years. |
| 4 | A Charlie Brown Christmas (Vince Guaraldi Trio) | 31 | Nov 30, 2013 | No. 6 | 'Christmas Time Is Here' (Oscar-nominated) | Entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and the National Recording Registry in 2011. |
| 5 | Barbie: The Album | 33 | Aug 5, 2023 | No. 2 | 'Dance the Night', 'Angel', 'Barbie World', 'Speed Drive', 'What Was I Made For?', 'Choose Your Fighter' | 'What Was I Made For?' won Oscar and Grammy (Song of the Year). |
| 6 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | 34 | Aug 11, 2001 | No. 1 (2 weeks) | 'I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow' (Soggy Bottom Boys) | Topped Top Country Albums for 35 weeks; won Grammy for Album of the Year. |
| 7 | The Greatest Showman | 34 | Jan 6, 2018 | No. 1 (2 weeks) | 'This Is Me' (Keala Settle), 'Rewrite the Stars' (Zac Efron & Zendaya) | 'This Is Me' gave Pasek & Paul their third Oscar nomination and won a Grammy. |
| 8 | Encanto | 41 | Jan 8, 2022 | No. 1 (9 weeks) | 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' | 'Dos Oruguitas' Oscar-nominated; 'Bruno' and soundtrack won Grammys; film won Oscar. |
| 9 | Frozen | 44 | Dec 14, 2013 | No. 1 (13 weeks) | 'Let It Go' (Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel) | Song won Oscar and Grammy; film won Oscar for animation. |
| 10 | Frozen II | 51 | Dec 7, 2019 | No. 1 (1 week) | 'Into the Unknown' (Idina Menzel and Panic! At The Disco) | Oscar-nominated. |
| 11 | KPop Demon Hunters | 57 | Jul 5, 2025 | No. 1 (2 weeks) | 'Golden', 'Takedown', 'How It's Done' | Oscar for Original Song and Animated Feature; Grammy for Best Visual Media Song. |
| 12 | Moana | 62 | Dec 24, 2016 | No. 2 | 'How Far I'll Go' (Alessia Cara), 'You're Welcome' (Dwayne Johnson/Jordan Fisher) | Oscar-nominated and Grammy winner. |
What’s Next: Will KPop Demon Hunters Break the Record?
With 57 weeks of rule, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack looks unstoppable. If it keeps its current momentum, it could surpass Moana (62 weeks) and become the longest-running No. 1 soundtrack in the history of the Top Soundtracks chart. It will all depend on chart longevity and fan loyalty, which so far have been overwhelmingly in its favor.
For some perspective, Moana reached its heights with hits like 'How Far I'll Go' and 'You're Welcome', while the Frozen II soundtrack (2019) is the only other album to come close, with 51 weeks.
About the Chart: A Brief History
The Top Soundtracks chart was born on June 30, 2001, meaning it doesn't include classic soundtracks from earlier decades such as West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago, Saturday Night Fever, or Purple Rain. The only exception is A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), which was added later because a special edition released in the 2010s became a chart hit.
With this trajectory, KPop Demon Hunters is already pure music and film history. The only question left is: will it tie or surpass Moana? Only time will tell.
Source: Billboard (Paul Grein, August 25, 2026)