In a box office twist, "Kpop Demon Hunters," a film from the theatrical-averse Netflix appears to be No. 1 on North American charts.

Netflix's monster animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" ruled the North American box office with a special singalong event, raking in $18 million in a first victory in theaters for the streaming giant, industry estimates showed Sunday.

A two-day limited engagement run of the hit Sony animated film is expected to top the third weekend of "Weapons"