The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game has shattered Netflix records, drawing 68 million views within its first four days of release.
This remarkable debut surpasses the previous record set by Wednesday, which garnered 50.1 million views during its premiere week in 2022.
A Global Phenomenon
Season 2 of Squid Game has quickly climbed Netflix’s list of most popular non-English TV shows, landing at No. 7. This achievement is based on viewership over the first 91 days of availability.
The first season of Squid Game still holds the top spot with an impressive 265.2 million views, but the new season has ample time to challenge that milestone.
Renewed Interest in Season 1
The release of Season 2 has also reignited interest in the original series. Season 1 returned to Netflix’s weekly charts, ranking as the No. 3 non-English TV show with 8.1 million views during the week of December 23–29.
Netflix’s Top Weekly Titles
The success of Squid Game Season 2 dominated Netflix’s viewing charts for the week, but other titles also made a mark.
English-Language TV: Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL games took the top two spots, with the Ravens-Texans game leading at 14.4 million views.
Movies: The Taron Egerton-led Carry-On was the most-watched English-language movie with 34.9 million views.
Squid Game Season 2 has solidified its place as a cultural phenomenon, setting new records and drawing massive global attention.
With its strong start, the season is poised to become one of Netflix’s most-watched series ever, further cementing the show’s legacy.
