Squid Game Season 2: Netflix Hit Surpasses 68 Million Views, Becomes #1 Show Across 92 Countries
Squid Game Season 2 has now become the seventh most popular non-English show on Netflix.
Squid Game, the acclaimed South Korean dystopian survival thriller series, has recently released its second season on Netflix after a three-year wait. This new season, following weeks of anticipation, has shattered multiple records.
According to Netflix, Squid Game Season 2 is currently the number one show in 92 countries. The series has amassed over 68 million views, surpassing the previous record of 50.1 million views set by Wednesday. Additionally, Squid Game Season 2 is now the seventh most popular non-English show on Netflix.
Attention, players. Squid Game Season 2 is the #1 show on Netflix in 92 countries.
⏺️ 68 million views
🔼 The most views ever for a show in its first week
⏹️ Already Netflix's seventh most popular non-English TV show
Squid Game Season 3? Coming 2025. pic.twitter.com/xoACyqG6mC — Netflix (@netflix) December 31, 2024
Following the success of Seasons 1 and 2, Netflix is expected to announce the release of the third season of Squid Game in the summer or fall of 2025. The creator and director of the series, Hwang Dong-hyuk, mentioned, “I probably expect that to launch around summer or fall next year.” However, fans are speculating that Season 3 might be released around Halloween. As of now, these are merely speculations, as Netflix has not confirmed a specific release date.
Besides the series, fans have the Squid Game video game to look forward to, called Squid Game Unleashed. The game is available on the Netflix app and is also available on the Play Store and App Store. It is a multiplayer battle royale game that features twisted tournaments, deadly challenges, and more.
Moreover, for those looking for more interesting series to watch, IGN has compiled a list of the best series of 2024, consisting of shows like Shogun, Arcane, and various other series.
