After a three-year hiatus, Squid Game has made a triumphant return with its highly anticipated Season 2, capturing the attention of viewers worldwide and breaking records on Netflix. Released on December 26, the new season features Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as Seong Gi-hun, who re-enters the sinister games seeking retribution following his harrowing experiences in the inaugural season.
This latest chapter has garnered positive acclaim from both critics and fans alike, who recognize it as a strong continuation of the groundbreaking original. As of now, the second season holds an impressive rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the first season’s stellar 95%.
In addition to critical success, Season 2 has shattered several significant records, achieving milestones previously unseen by any other show on the streaming platform.
Squid Game Season 2 Claims #1 Position in 93 Countries
Since its release, Squid Game Season 2 has dominated the rankings, becoming the number one series in 93 countries where Netflix operates—a historic achievement for the platform. This marks the first time any Netflix show has reached such a milestone simultaneously across an expansive global audience.
With all seven episodes launched on the same day, the series quickly rose to the top as of December 29, including dominant positions in major markets such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom [via FlixPatrol].
This remarkable achievement parallels the first season’s success, which also reached the #1 spot in 94 countries but took a month to do so, compared to the rapid ascent of its successor, which accomplished this feat in under a week.
Fans are already buzzing about the upcoming Season 3, set to premiere in 2025. “I hope this success means they’ll release Season 3 sooner rather than later,” expressed one Reddit user.
Another fan stated, “Without a shadow of a doubt, Squid Game outdid itself. They’ve significantly upped their game. Hwang Dong-hyuk is indeed Netflix’s most formidable asset.”
A third contributor noted, “Looking back, the three-year wait was beneficial. It allowed the series to create a cultural phenomenon, driving social media trends and references. Squid Game definitely influenced many, including MrBeast, generating immense anticipation for Season 2.”
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