‘The Remarried Empress’ sets Disney+ record with global premiere success

Disney+'s newest Korean drama, The Remarried Empress, has made an impressive debut, becoming the platform's No. 1 local original premiere of all time globally within its first three days of streaming.

The fantasy romance has captured audiences across more than 50 markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, where it ranked as the No. 1 Korean title premiere.

The series has also drawn international attention, with The Chosun Daily calling it a “global triumph” and Collider describing it as “your next must-watch fantasy romance.”

Adding to its early success, the drama's trailer amassed 13 million views within 48 hours of its release. It is based on the popular NAVER WEBTOON of the same name, which has accumulated nearly 3 billion views worldwide.

The star-studded fantasy romance follows a world of royal intrigue, complicated relationships and unexpected turns, bringing the beloved webcomic to life on screen.

Four episodes of The Remarried Empress are now available on Disney+. Two new episodes will premiere every Wednesday beginning Nov. 11, leading up to the series finale on 25 November.