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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.
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