The second season of Squid Game has shattered Netflix’s viewership records. The show racked up an incredible 68 million views in its premiere week, surpassing the previous record held by Wednesday.
This achievement cements Squid Game as one of the most popular shows on the platform. The series, starring Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, is now Netflix’s seventh most popular non-English TV show of all time.
The success has extended beyond TV, with the Squid Game: Unleashed video game topping the App Store charts in 57 countries.
The holiday season also brought other exciting content. NFL fans watched two major Christmas Day games, with the Ravens vs. Texans and the Chiefs vs. Steelers becoming the most-streamed NFL matchups in US history.
In addition to sports, shows like The Madness and 1992 kept thriller fans engaged, while Virgin River offered a heartwarming escape.
International shows such as La Palma from Norway, When the Phone Rings from Korea, and One Hundred Years of Solitude from Colombia also captivated global audiences.
On the film side, Carry-On remained at the top of the English film charts for three consecutive weeks.
Meanwhile, the Belgian film Ferry 2 sparked renewed interest in its 2021 predecessor, Ferry, which also reappeared on the charts.
With a third season of Squid Game expected in 2025, the excitement is sure to continue.
