Squid Gameseason 2 has set yet more viewership records on Netflix, as the show continues to become one of the platform’s most successful projects. Debuting on Netflix in September 2021, theKorean dystopian survival thrillerwas created by Hwang Dong-hyuk and follows the story of 456 players, all facing financial hardships, who compete in a series of deadly children’s games for a prize fund of ₩45.6 billion.Squid Gameseason 1 was a global success,becoming Netflix’s most-watched series ever,and season 2 has been continuing the show’s trend of setting records.
According toNetflix Tudum,Squid Gameseason 2 is continuing the success from the debut season and has set another major viewership record. The series currently sits at No. 2 on the streaming platform’s list of Most Popular Non-English Shows of All-Time, withtotal views of 152,500,000, and viewing hours totaling 1,093,000,000. These stats also mean the show has surpassedStranger Thingsseason 4,to officially become the third most-watched program in Netflix history, behind onlySquid Gamesseason 1 andWednesdayseason 1.
What This Means ForSquid GameSeason 2 Long-Term
The Follow-Up Season Could Surpass Its Predecessor
WhileSquid Gameseason 2 is not at the level of season 1 just yet, there is a lot to be excited about, and the future looks promising for the series. Although there was a big gap between season 1 and season 2, it has not done any harm to the audience’s appetite, and season 2 is likely not done with setting records and pushing boundaries just yet. It could even work out that the second season eventually surpasses the first,though it would require more than 125 million more views to achieve this feat.
#1
265.2 million
#2
252.1 million
#3
152.5 million
#4
140.7 million
#5
DAHMER: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
115.6 million
Season 2 has only been available to stream since December 2024, and will no doubt enjoy a strong leg in the build-up to season 3. So there is a good chance that the series could continue to set records, and that season 2’s viewership figures could creep up. While the consensus has found season 2 to be less compelling than season 1, theSquid Gamecharactershave been compelling enough that the series has even gone viral online and has been discussed online. This has led to theories and edits about the characters and story developments, which likely contributed to the massive viewership and interest so far.
Our Verdict On The Long-Term Legacy OfSquid Game
The Show Is Already A Modern Classic & Could Become The Netflix All-Timer
Squid Gameis one of the best shows that Netflix has ever produced, and there is no doubt the series will continue to achieve long-term success. It has been confirmed thatSquid Gameseason 3will be the show’s final season, which could also smash every existing record.Squid Gameseason 1’s viewership record is one that may never be broken, but there is no doubt that season 2 has a good chance of achieving this.
Squid Game
Cast
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.
