Netflix’s Squid Game 2 has shattered records, amassing an impressive 68 million views in its premiere week. This milestone eclipses the previous record of 50.1 million views set by “Wednesday.” Unlike the first season, which gradually gained global acclaim, season 2 has achieved rapid success right out of the gate. Furthermore, the original “Squid Game” made history as the first Netflix series to debut at #1 in 92 regions worldwide.
These staggering numbers have propelled “Squid Game” season 2 to the position of the seventh most popular non-English series on Netflix. With the first season holding a record-breaking 265.2 million views, expectations are high for season 2 to climb even further up the rankings.
Most watched series on Netflix
To provide more context, here is Netflix’s all-time top 10 list of most-watched series across all languages:
Squid Game season 1: 2.2 billion hours viewed, 265.2 million views.
Stranger Things season 4: 1.83 billion hours viewed, 140.7 million views.
Wednesday season 1: 1.72 billion hours viewed, 252.1 million views.
Dahmer: 1.03 billion hours viewed, 115.6 million views.
Bridgerton season 1: 929.3 million hours viewed, 113.3 million views.
Bridgerton season 3: 846.5 million hours viewed, 106 million views.
The Night Agent season 1: 803.2 million hours viewed, 98 million views.
The Queen’s Gambit: 746.4 million hours viewed, 112.8 million views.
Money Heist: Part 4: 710.2 million hours viewed, 106 million views.
Fool Me Once: 629 million hours viewed, 98.2 million views.
Squid Game 2
Meanwhile, excitement is building among “Squid Game” fans after a teaser video from Netflix Korea hinted at a potential release date for season 3. Although the video was quickly set to private, its description reportedly listed June 27, 2025, as the premiere date. Fans swiftly shared the leaked information across social media, fueling anticipation for the next chapter of the series.
With its phenomenal viewership and global fanbase, “Squid Game” continues to cement its legacy as one of Netflix’s most successful franchises.
