Squid Game Season 2 Surpasses 68 Million Views in Record-Breaking Netflix Debut
Netflix recently announced that Squid Game season 2 achieved a staggering 68 million views during its premiere week, setting a new record for the platform. This impressive figure surpasses the previous record of 50.1 million views set by Wednesday.
The first season of Squid Game did not hit such remarkable numbers right away; its viral success grew steadily over time, building momentum and eventually captivating a global audience. In a significant milestone for the show, Squid Game made history as the first Netflix series to debut at #1 in 92 regions around the world, a testament to its universal appeal and massive popularity.
The latest numbers have made Squid Game season 2 the seventh most popular non-English series on Netflix so far. Since the first season set a record with 265.2 million views, season 2 is likely to rise in the rankings soon.
This record-breaking debut of Squid Game season 2 highlights the increasing global demand for high-quality streaming content and the immense cultural impact the series has had since its inception. The show’s ability to surpass the previous viewership milestone set by Wednesday not only underscores the growing success of Squid Game, but also signals a shift in how Netflix and other streaming platforms measure success.
The show’s meteoric rise, particularly when compared to the slow build of its first season, shows how far Squid Game has come in becoming a global phenomenon. Its success is indicative of how international audiences are now embracing non-English-language content, with Squid Game paving the way for other non-English series to find widespread acclaim. As the show continues to break records and captivate millions, it’s clear that Squid Game has cemented its place as one of the most iconic Netflix originals to date.
List of Netflix Shows That Broke Records
Here is Netflix’s all-time top 10 list for shows in any language, with Squid Game season 2 set to take one of the top spots. It might compete with the top four, but there is still a big gap between Wednesday and the first season of Squid Game.
- Squid Game season 1 – 2.2 billion hours viewed, 265.2 million views
- Stranger Things season 4 – 1.83 billion hours viewed, 140.7 million views
- Wednesday season 1 – 1.72 billion hours viewed, 252.1 million views
- Dahmer – 1.03 billion hours viewed, 115.6 million views
- Bridgerton season 1 – 929.3 million hours viewed, 113.3 million views
- Bridgerton season 3 – 846.5 million hours viewed, 106 million views
- The Night Agent season 1 – 803.2 million hours viewed, 98 million views
- The Queen’s Gambit – 746.4 million hours viewed, 112.8 million views
- Money Heist: Part 4 – 710.2 million hours viewed, 106 million views
- Fool Me Once – 629 million hours viewed, 98.2 million views
Squid Game fans are buzzing with excitement after a teaser video from Netflix Korea appeared to reveal the release date for season 3. The video, which has since been set to private, included a description stating that season 3 would be released on June 27, 2025.
This news quickly sparked a flurry of excitement among fans, who eagerly shared the information across social media platforms before Netflix took the video down. While the official confirmation is still awaited, this teaser has fueled speculation and anticipation about the upcoming season. Fans are now eagerly counting down the days and hoping for more official updates from Netflix soon.
The sudden removal of the teaser video hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm surrounding Squid Game season 3. On the contrary, it has only added to the growing excitement, with fans wondering if this early reveal is a sign that the release date is set in stone or if it was a mistake. As the world eagerly awaits updates from Netflix, this small slip-up has made the wait for season 3 even more thrilling. With Squid Game’s massive global success, fans are not only looking forward to new twists and challenges but are also speculating on potential plotlines and character returns. As the days pass, anticipation continues to build, making June 27, 2025, a much-anticipated date for Squid Game fans worldwide.
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