Squid Game Season 2 Is One of Netflix’s Most Watched Seasons Ever

Since its debut in December, Squid Game Season 2 has dominated Netflix viewership, eventually ranking among the most-watched series on the platform. This Korean drama was a phenomenal hit in the 2020s, captivating audiences worldwide. It’s remarkable to witness a non-English production achieve such unprecedented success, transforming into a full-fledged Netflix franchise complete with a genuine game show format and two additional seasons for a satisfying conclusion. And it seems that viewers can’t get enough of this gripping series!

In a remarkable feat, the second season of “Squid Game” became one of the grandest premieres in Netflix’s history, surpassing the records set by its debut and other popular shows like Wednesday. As we move into the new year, the viewership numbers for “Squid Game” Season 2 continue to climb, securing its position as the third most-watched TV season on Netflix with a staggering 152.5 million total views globally. The series remains as captivating and popular as it was when it first premiered.

Squid Game Season 2 Continues to Dominate Netflix

According to Netflix’s Top 10 rankings for the week of January 6th, “Squid Game” Season 2 continues its reign at the peak of the global Non-English TV shows chart with a staggering 26.3 million views in its third week. Interestingly, the success of the new season appears to have revived interest in the original as well, propelling “Squid Game” Season 1 onto the Top 10 list at third place with 8.7 million views. As a result, “Squid Game” Season 2 has increased its viewership from its initial 68 million to an impressive total of 152.5 million views worldwide in just 11 days, as noted by Variety, marking a significant gain of 126.2 million views.

It’s quite remarkable that “Squid Game” Season 2 has achieved such an impressive feat among Netflix series, as no other show has experienced growth like this before. When considering the most-watched seasons on Netflix in total, “Squid Game” Season 2 finds itself in amusing company indeed. The current record holder is still “Squid Game” Season 1 with a staggering 265 million views, while “Wednesday” follows closely behind with 252 million views. There’s currently over 100 million views separating these two and the view count for “Squid Game” Season 2, but this is still a significant achievement for the sequel to a highly successful series.

When Does Squid Game Season 3 Come Out?

As of now, it’s uncertain when exactly Squid Game Season 3 will hit our screens this year, but according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, we might be getting the release date for the final season soon after the launch of Season 2. In a recent interview, he hinted that it could possibly air around summer or fall next year. So, keep your eyes peeled!

A hint for the possible release of Squid Game Season 3 suggests that the concluding episodes might be streamed as early as June. This aligns with what the creator mentioned regarding its release date. However, until then, Netflix enthusiasts can only anticipate by rewatching the first two seasons, eagerly waiting to discover how the story unfolds in its final chapters.

HT – Variety

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2025-01-15 01:40