Over the past week, there has been a Squid Game wave that has affected almost every country where Netflix is available.
The most watched series on the platform since its release in 2021, it’s hard to imagine that these 2 seasons could have done better as the numbers were so high. But the South Korean production just made history, with a record-breaking launch…
along with 68 million views (487,600,000 hours watched) and top 1 in 93 countries including France. FlixpatrolSeason 2 of Squid Game is the most viewed series in a week.
Thus, it beat the previous record held by Samedi and its 50 million total views in 7 days. The Squid Game not only has the luxury of defeating the Addams Family, but a knockout victory.
It now remains to be seen whether the series will be able to transform the Test breaking his own record After the first 90 days.
The marketing campaign paid off
A surprise hit in 2021, Squid Game quickly became a phenomenon series entering popular culture. Three years later, Netflix was prepared to support the release of the second season, especially in France, where more than three hundred participants had the chance to participate in the giant 1, 2, 3 sun on the Champs Elysées.
In any case, fans have responded despite these expectations with an increase in viewership between seasons 1 and 2. Proof of its exponential popularity. The good news is that viewers won’t have to wait another three years to see the continuation of the adventures of Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), as Season 3 is expected to air in the summer or fall of 2025. Even if certain rumors are revealed. Release next June.
By now, the Squid Game may be hitting other records…
Source: Allocine
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