The second season of South Korea’s hit series Squid Game has shattered records, becoming Netflix’s most-watched show during its premiere week. According to Yonhap News, the season accumulated a staggering 480 million viewing hours by Sunday, propelling it to the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 in record time.
Since its release, Squid Game Season 2 has dominated the platform, ranking number one in 92 countries—a rare achievement for a non-English language show. The show’s gripping premise, where 456 players compete in deadly versions of children’s games for a massive cash prize, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The latest season has already outpaced its predecessor, which generated 448 million viewing hours in its fourth week after its September 2021 release. With Squid Game Season 2’s meteoric rise, it’s clear that the global phenomenon is only gaining momentum.
Netflix is also anticipating substantial financial gains from the second season. A report by K EnterTech Hub estimated that Netflix could rake in over 1.5 trillion won ($1.02 billion) in profit from the series. However, Netflix dismissed the claim, stating that it’s unrealistic to assess profits from a single show’s success alone.
As anticipation builds for a third season, Squid Game shows no signs of slowing down, cementing its place as one of the most influential shows in Netflix’s history. The worldwide craze continues to grow, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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