Netflix’s “Red Notice” Loses Crown as INTERPOL Red Notice Leads to High-Profile Arrest

LOS ANGELES / DUBAI, August 26, 2025 - Netflix’s 2021 blockbuster Red Notice was dethroned today as the platform’s most-watched film, while in Dubai authorities executed an INTERPOL Red Notice leading to the arrest and handover of a top wanted suspect.

In streaming metrics released Tuesday, Netflix announced that the animated feature KPop Demon Hunters amassed 236 million views in its first 67 days-surpassing Red Notice’s 230.9 million views earned during its initial 91-day window. The K-pop-infused adventure secured its lead by drawing 25.4 million weekly views for the week of August 18-24, marking a consistent performance that never dipped below 22.7 million views since its June 20 debut.

Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed that Dubai Police arrested a suspect under an INTERPOL Red Notice and transferred him to Chinese authorities. The individual is accused of orchestrating an international fraudulent gambling network valued at millions of dollars. Chinese officials lauded the UAE’s cooperation, underscoring intensified joint efforts to bolster global security.

Key Developments:

• Netflix Rankings Updated: KPop Demon Hunters claims the No. 1 spot in Netflix’s all-time movie chart after just 67 days, eclipsing Red Notice’s three-year reign.
• Global Viewership: The new leader recorded remarkable consistency, with weekly viewership never falling below the mid-20 million range, a feat uncommon among original Netflix titles.
• International Law Enforcement: Dubai Police acted on INTERPOL’s global alert mechanism-known as a Red Notice-to detain and surrender a fugitive wanted for large-scale gambling fraud in China.

These events highlight both the shifting tides of digital entertainment consumption and the ongoing significance of INTERPOL’s Red Notice system in transnational law enforcement.