The Korean fantasy romance "The Remarried Empress" has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the most-viewed local original premiere ever on Disney+ and Hulu globally. The series, which launched on November 3, garnered record-breaking viewership across its first three days, topping the charts in over 50 markets worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Mexico.
This remarkable debut signifies a new phase for webtoon entertainment in Hollywood, with "The Remarried Empress" exceeding high expectations from producer Webtoon Entertainment. The series' success follows intense anticipation, including sold-out preview screenings at the Busan International Film Festival and a trailer that surpassed significant viewership benchmarks prior to its release.
The Remarried Empress' Shatters Disney+ Records With Biggest Local Original Launch Ever
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- ‘The Remarried Empress’ Sets Disney+ Record As Most Viewed Local Original Launch Ever — Deadline,
- ‘The Remarried Empress’ Becomes Most-Viewed Local Original Premiere Ever on Disney+ and Hulu — Variety,
- ‘The Remarried Empress’ Sets Disney+ and Hulu Record With Biggest Local Original Launch Ever — The Hollywood Reporter,
- With Disney+ and Hulu’s Korean Romantic Epic ‘The Remarried Empress,’ Webtoon Entertainment Enters a New Phase in Hollywood — Variety,