The Phenomenon Continues! Squid Game Season 2 Soars Past Season 1, Smashes THIS Netflix Record

Squid Game Season 2: Hwang Dong Hyuk delighted the world on 26th December when he released the much-awaited web series Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix. Fans were expecting a high-intensity drama reaching the level of 2021 smash hit season 1. However, the cliffhanger has left many fans disappointed, as they'll have to wait more for season 3. But, even though a few of the audience members were not as satisfied, Squid Game Season 2 broke the viewing hours record of Squid Game Season 1 on Netflix. 

Squid Game Season 2 Outpaces Season 1 on Netflix

As per Netflix's official data, season 2 of Lee Jung Jae starrer Squid Game has surpassed the viewing hours of Season 1 in the first week of its release. On 1st January, Netflix recorded the data of Squid Game which revealed that season 2 has gained a satisfying 487.6 million hours which is 38.87 Million hours more than season 1. The Squid Game season 1 recorded 448.73 Million hours in its first week in 2021. This breaking records achievement showcases the show's success and the upcoming season's anticipation. 

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Season 2 Also Topped Netflix in Many Countries

Another big achievement for South Korean entertainment is that their latest release Squid Game Season 2 has topped Netflix in more than 90 countries. As per Netflix Data, Squid Game Season 2 became #1 in as many as 93 Countries worldwide, making a new record for Non-English series. Talking about revenues, so, as per Eyes Wide Open Korea on Instagram, the show is estimated to earn above a billion dollars. Which is almost 10 times more than the production cost of the season. 

Squid Game Season 3 Is Coming in 2025

When something is good and unique people want it more and more. As the team of Squid Game has already spoken about the upcoming season three in 2024, Netflix officially announced the Season 3 of Squid Game on 1st January. They shared a post featuring the famous Red Light Green Light Doll along with another Male Doll and wrote, "All dolled up and ready! Watch Squid Game Season 3, coming in 2025, only on Netflix!" 

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Previously, the main lead of the show Lee Jung Jae went on Jimmy Fallon's show and while playing the XO Buzzer game, he said that season 3 is coming in 2025. Apart from the writer and director of the world-popular show Hwang Dong Hyuk also revealed in an interview that season 3 will be coming in 2025. The ending credits of Squid Game season 2 also feature the same dolls and a note by the director, asking the fans to wait a bit for more. 

Overall, the fans had very high expectations from season 2 but as the show is a cliffhanger the director didn't try to go too deep. However, fans were impressed by Lee Byung Hun's acting alongside Lee Jung Jae, BigBang's T.O.P, Park Sunghoon, Jo Yuri, Yim Siwan and other actors. A few plot twists also impressed the fans, making them wait for season 3. 

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