Squid Gameseason 1 achieves a major streaming milestone as season 2’s release draws closer. Following its 2021 debut,Squid Gameseason 1 became an unparalleled hit for Netflixas it quickly became the streaming platform’s most viewed season of all time and has maintained this record even when compared to the dominant likes ofWednesdayseason 1 andStranger Thingsseason 4. This success naturally led toSquid Gameseason 2, whose December 26 release has been eagerly anticipated.
Varietyhas revealed that another impressive milestone has been achieved asSquid Gamehas now amassed 330 million viewers and more than 2.8 billion hours viewed since season 1’s 2021 release. There has been a 60% increase in season 1 viewership since a season 2 teaser trailer was shared on October 31. Even though it is debuting at the end of 2024,Squid Gameseason 2 has been one of the streamer’s most anticipated releases all year long.
What This Means For Squid Game
It Remains Netflix’s Biggest Show
Squid Game’s new streaming milestone proves that the series' popularity has not diminishedin the three years since season 1’s release. In the aftermath ofSquid Gameseason 1’s cliffhanger ending, there is still immense interest in the series, which has been further rekindled since the trailer’s release on October 31. This bodes well for season 2 being a major streaming hit for Netflix. With season 2 being more of a known quantity, it may even go on to exceed season 1’s viewership, and become the most watched season in Netflix history.
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This viewership momentum should carry over intoSquid Gameseason 3, which has been confirmed to be the ending of the series. Between the dominance of the main series, theSquid Game: The Challengereality series, and aDavid Fincher spinoffreportedly in development,Squid Gamehas quickly become one of Netflix’s most important properties. The story has become far larger than creator Hwang Dong-hyuk or Netflix ever imagined it would be.
Our Take On Squid Game’s New Milestone
Squid Game’s Appeal And Social Commentary Is Stronger Than Ever
Squid Game’s charactersand their stories are just as relevant in 2024 as they were in 2021. While the violent spectacle is a major draw for the series, it also provides timely social commentary, which was part of Hwang’s motivation to make season 2 despite not originally planning to do so.Squid Gameis able to resonate with global audiencesin a way that no other Netflix series has yet accomplished. Many more viewership milestones are going to be achieved, especially after season 2’s release.
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.
