Skip to main contentThe animated musical has become a cultural phenomenon and one of Netflix’s most surprising successes.The animated musical has become a cultural phenomenon and one of Netflix’s most surprising successes.by Charles Pulliam-MooreAug 26, 2025, 8:21 PM UTCNetflixCharles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)