Squid Game Season 2 is off to a great start on Netflix, already becoming one of its most popular shows of all time and breaking a record for the biggest premiere week in the streamer's history.
The second season of the hit drama show was released on December 26, 2024 and has seven episodes available to stream. A third and final season will arrive later this year.
According to Netflix, season 2 garnered 68 million views in its first week, making it the most-watched premiere week in history. That means it steals the crown from Wednesday, which garnered 50.1 million views in its first week.
Squid Game is the number one show on Netflix in 92 countries! With 68 million views, season 2 also broke the record for the most views for a show in its premiere week, and has already become the seventh most popular non-English speaking TV show on Netflix! Now who is ready for season 3? pic.twitter.com/9HSaT5uzJDecember 31, 2024
Squid Game season 2 has also become the seventh most popular non-English TV show on Netflix. Of course, Season 1 is the streamer's most popular show.
In season 2, Lee Jung-jae's Gi-hun returns to the deadly arena once again, this time hoping to end the games. Our own review of Squid Game season 2 gave the show the full five stars, with our verdict reading: “As shocking and relentless as its first season, Squid Game makes a triumphant return to secure its place as one of the best shows television”. now.”
There's no release date for Squid Game season 3 yet, but Squid Game season 2's post-credits scene has teased a terrifying twist on a classic game for the final run of episodes.
Squid Game season 2 is now streaming. You can fill out your watchlist with our guides to the best Netflix shows and best Netflix movies.