Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
3d ago

Netflix’s ‘The Eternaut’ Tops Global Charts and Confirms Second Season

The Argentine sci-fi series, based on a classic comic, delivers record-breaking viewership, critical acclaim, and a $34M boost to Argentina’s economy.

A heavy snowstorm blankets a city street with parked cars as a lone person walks down the avenue.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The Eternaut, Netflix's adaptation of the iconic Argentine comic, debuted on April 30, 2025, and has since ranked No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English TV shows.
  • The six-episode series achieved 10.8 million views and 58.3 million viewing hours in its first week, earning a 94% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Set in Buenos Aires, the show follows survivors battling a toxic snowfall and alien invasion, blending cultural authenticity with cutting-edge production techniques.
  • Production injected 41 billion pesos (~$34 million) into Argentina’s economy, creating jobs and showcasing the country’s audiovisual talent.
  • Netflix has confirmed an eight-episode second and final season to conclude the adaptation, with plans to expand on the original storyline and creative innovations.