Ryan Coogler initially struggled to convince Michael B. Jordan to join the film “Sinners,” a production that would unexpectedly become a global sensation. Despite a bumpy start, the unique premise and their long-standing collaboration ultimately catapulted “Sinners” into the spotlight.

KPop Demon Hunters has raced to the top of Netflix’s all-time movie rankings with 236 million views, surpassing Red Notice. With a soundtrack also climbing the Billboard charts, the animated fantasy is poised to challenge Squid Game and Wednesday for the platform’s overall crown.