Squid Gameseason 2 has already broken several impressive Netflix viewership records. When the series first debuted in 2021, itwas an unprecedented global streaming hit as it became Netflix’s most-watched show of all time.Squid Gameseason 1’s endingleft the door open for more storytelling when Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) vowed to hunt down the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and to stop the games once and for all. Given the show’s massive streaming success, it was unsurprisingly greenlit for season 2.
After a three-year hiatus, the series returned with season 2, which revealed what happened to Gi-hun, the Front Man, and otherreturningSquid Gamecharacters. Unlike season 1, which mostly concluded its story,Squid Gameseason 2’s endingwas more of a cliffhanger, as it was written to only be the first half of a story that will continue in season 3, which will be the final installment of the series. Season 3 could see the largest viewership yet given the many viewership records that season 2 has already achieved.
Squid Game Season 2 Broke Wednesday’s Record For Most Views In The First Week
Squid Game Did Not Even Need The Full Week To Break This Record
Squid Gameseason 2 garnered 68 million viewsin its first three days on Netflix.Wednesdaypreviously held the Netflix record for most views for a series in its debut week with 50.1 million, a record thatSquid Gamesurpassed in a matter of a few days.Wednesdayis Netflix’s all-time most watched English show with 252 million views.Squid Gameremains the most-watched non-English show, in addition to being Netflix’s most-watched show overall, with 265.2 million views in its first 91 days.
Is Squid Game Season 2 Better Than Season 1?
With all episodes of Squid Game season 2 available to stream on Netflix, debate has begun about how the new season compares to its predecessor.
WithSquid Gameseason 3andWednesdayseason 2 both releasing in 2025, the two series will continue to compete as two of Netflix’s most popular shows. GivenSquid Gameseason 2’s cliffhanger ending, season 3 could potentially beat season 2’s record, with the show breaking its own milestone for being the most-watched show during its premiere week on Netflix.Wednesdayseason 2 has also been eagerly anticipated, though, and it will be intriguing to see if it can match the first week viewership ofSquid Gameseasons 2 or 3.
Squid Game Season 2 Is Already Netflix’s Seventh Most-Viewed Non-English Show
It Is Quickly Ascending The Top 10
After only a week on Netflix,Squid Gameseason 2 is ranked seventh on the list of most-viewed non-English shows in Netflix history.Squid Gameseason 1,Money Heistseasons 3-5, andLupinseasons 1 and 2 are the only seasons of non-English shows to have more views. BeforeSquid Gametook the world by surprise in 2021,Money Heistwas Netflix’s most dominant non-English show.Squid Gameseason 2 has already amassed more views thanWho Killed Sara?season 1, season 1 of theMoney Heistspinoff,Berlin, andAll of Us Are Deadseason 1.
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265.2 million
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106 million
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99.5 million
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99.2 million
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80 million
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68.4 million
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68 million
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58.4 million
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56.7 million
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All of Us Are Deadseason 1
55.5 million
This easily madeSquid Gameseason 2 the most-watched non-English show of the week, but the show’s long-awaited return also had a positive impact on season 1, which came in at the third spot at 8.10 million views.These numbers speak to the incredible global reach thatSquid Gamehas, and that reach has not dwindled since season 1 began in 2021.Squid Gameseason 2 will soon surpassLupinseason 2 and will continue ascending the all-time chart, although it remains to be seen if it can reach season 1’s record.
Squid Game Season 2 Was Netflix’s Most-Viewed Title Of The Week (Including Movies & Live Events)
Not Even NFL Games Could Come Close To Beating It
When compared against all English shows, movies, and live events,Squid Gameseason 2 was still Netflix’s most-watched title during its first week on the streaming platform. The Christmas Day NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans was the most-watched live event of the week with 14.4 million views, closely followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs game, which had 14.3 million views.Virgin Riverseason 6 had the most views for a scripted English series with 9.2 million views.
None of these shows, movies, or live events came close toSquid Gameseason 2’s 68 million views.
The Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman thrillerCarry-Oncontinued to be a streaming hit, adding 34.9 million views to its total viewership this week, whileFerry 2topped the list of non-English movies at 6.1 million. None of these shows, movies, or live events came close toSquid Gameseason 2’s 68 million views. The series continues to be a global phenomenon and dominant in a way that little else is for the streamer.Squid Gameseason 2 may even continue to outperform all other Netflix contentin the coming weeks throughout January.
How Squid Game Season 2’s Viewership Numbers Compare To Season 1
It Has A Shot At Reaching Season 1’s Numbers
WithSquid Gameoutperforming practically all current and previous content on Netflix, one of the only true competitors it has left is itself. Season 1’s 265.2 million views is a tall order, but one that season 2 does have a chance of reaching in the ensuing weeks. While the holidays were an ideal release date for many spending them at home, others would have been unable to watch season 2 due to the business of the holidays. There are still plenty of viewers who have not yet watched season 2 and who only now have an opportunity to watch.
Squid Gameseason 2 has been nominated for Best Drama at the Golden Globes.
Squid Gameseason 3 releasingin 2025 has been confirmed. Even though the hiatus between seasons 2 and 3 will be much shorter than the wait between seasons 1 and 2, there will be interest in rewatching the most recent season in anticipation of the final installment coming later this year. This rewatching will help contribute to season 2’s overall viewership and help bring it closer to season 1’s 265.2 million. With only seven episodes instead of nine, season 2 is quicker to rewatch than season 1, which may help with catching its predecessor.
Why Squid Game Season 2 Only Has 7 Episodes
Squid Game season 2 has two episodes less than the first season, but after the finale, it’s clear why that was director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s choice.
If season 2 does get more than 265.2 million views, it will become the most-watched show of all time on Netflix when compared to non-English and English series.Squid Gameseason 2’s reviewshave been more mixed than the critical acclaim surrounding season 1. Nevertheless, season 2 has the potential to surpass season 1’s numbers. Even if season 2 does not beat season 1’s number of views,when it comes to Netflix viewership,Squid Gameis undoubtedly in an unparalleled class of its own.
Squid Game
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
