’KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Dominates for a Second Week at No. 1; Doja Cat’s ‘Vie’ Debuts at No. 4 on Albums Chart

The cinematic blockbuster "The KPop Demon Hunters" has propelled its official soundtrack back to the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart, marking its second non-consecutive week at the summit. This musical resurgence mirrors the film's own historic performance on Netflix, where it recently completed a record 15th straight week in the Top 10. During the tracking period of September 22-28, the movie officially became the longest-charting English-language film in the platform's history, a testament to its enduring global popularity.

According to data from Luminate, the 12-track collection secured 102,000 equivalent album units in the United States for the week ending October 2, experiencing only a slight 2% dip. The album, which first hit number one on the September 20-dated chart, was driven by a massive 117 million on-demand official streams, with traditional album sales contributing 16,000 units. The soundtrack's success is anchored by the film's fictional girl group, Huntr/x, portrayed by rising stars Ejae, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna. These artists, who are gaining traction in the alternative R&B and pop scenes, recently made a surprise cameo in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch hosted by Bad Bunny. Their growing profile will be further amplified by a scheduled performance of their hit "Golden" on the October 7 episode of "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon."

This week's chart was also notable for several high-profile debuts within the Top 10. The most significant new entry was Doja Cat's 80s-inspired album "Vie," which landed at No. 4. The 15-song project accumulated 57,000 units, bolstered by nearly 41 million official streams and a respectable 26,000 in pure album sales. Veteran icon Mariah Carey made a powerful return as well, with her new release "Here for It All" entering at No. 7 with 47,000 equivalent album units. This achievement extends Carey's legendary chart history, which was cemented by her 1995 album "Daydream"—a multi-week number one that solidified her status as one of the best-selling female artists in music history. As one industry analyst noted, "Carey's ability to consistently chart across decades is a rare feat that underscores her timeless appeal and savvy marketing."

Rounding out the new Top 10 entries were UK soul singer Olivia Dean's "The Art of Loving" at No. 8 and the K-pop boy band P1Harmony's project "EX" at No. 9. The continued strong performance of the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, coupled with these high-profile debuts, signals a vibrant and competitive period for the music industry. The soundtrack's sustained success, in particular, highlights a growing trend where visual media and music releases are deeply intertwined, creating synergistic hits that dominate both film and music charts for extended periods.