The bathroom. A mom stands behind her daughter, staring at the mirror. A brush in hand, elastics up her wrist, she works tirelessly to create a braid that emulates the strength and power of a demon slayer.

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KPop Demon Hunters requires an additional week to surpass Red Notice and claim the top spot as the most-viewed English film on Netflix. In contrast, the second week of Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 experienced a significant decline.