The Remarried Empress Breaks Disney+ and Hulu Launch Records

Disney's latest Korean drama is breaking streaming records right out of the gate. According to Variety, 'The Remarried Empress' is now the biggest first-weekend debut for any Disney+ or Hulu show made for a specific country.

Per reports from both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, this viewership milestone was measured over the first three days following its surprise November 3 launch. The series also became the top-performing Korean premiere on the platforms in over 50 regions, including major markets in North America, Europe, and Oceania.

The show, which adapts a massively popular webtoon, stars Shin Mina as Empress Navier. Her royal marriage crumbles when her husband, Emperor Sovieshu (played by Ju Jihoon), becomes infatuated with a former slave named Rashta (Lee Seyoung). In a power move, the empress strikes a deal to end the marriage so she can wed a rival kingdom's prince, Heinrey (Lee Jongsuk).

Disney moved the premiere up a day from its scheduled date as a thank-you to fans. The first four episodes are available now, with two new episodes dropping each Wednesday until the finale on November 25.