‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Breaks Netflix Records with Historic Premiere

The Korean drama amassed 68 million views in its first four days, making it Netflix's biggest debut and fueling anticipation for the final season in 2025.

Season 2 of 'Squid Game' became Netflix's most-watched premiere, surpassing the previous record set by 'Wednesday' in 2022 with 50.1 million views.
The show ranked number one in 92 countries during its debut week and quickly entered Netflix's top 10 non-English language series at seventh place.
Season 2 introduced new twists and settings while maintaining its critique of economic inequality, with fans praising its intense action and expanded narrative scope.
The season ends on a cliffhanger, with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirming that the third and final season will release in summer or fall 2025.
Netflix capitalized on the show's success with global fan activations, a mobile game, and a reality competition series, further solidifying the franchise's cultural impact.