EXCLUSIVE: Netflix pulled out all the stops for the launch of Squid Game Season 2, and it appears to have paid off. The highly anticipated seven-episode second season, which launched on December 26, raked in 68M views in its first three days on the streamer.

Season 2 debuted with 68 million views in its first four days of availability — more than any other Netflix series has achieved in its premiere week, beating a record that “Wednesday” set with 50.1 million views in 2022.

Season 2 of “Squid Game” is a condensed seven episodes, ending on a cliffhanger before the arrival of Season 3 — also the conclusion to the series — in late 2025. The world of “Squid Game” could continue to expand following the show’s conclusion, as reports have circulated that David Fincher could direct an English-language spinoff for Netflix.

The first season of Squid Game is the biggest show in Netflix's history. Season two is shaping up to be just as huge. The Korean hit drew a record-high number of views over its opening weekend, the streamer says.

We knew that Squid Game would be huge when it returned for season 2. But now it has set an entirely new record on Netflix.

The new season debuts with 68 million views beating Wednesday which previously held the first week record with 52.6M views.

The third installment of the hugely popular show about a deadly Korean game will be released in 2025, Netflix posted on X on New Year's Eve. The poster features the Red Light, Green Light doll, Young-hee, next to a male doll called Chul-su.

The first season of 'Squid Game' remains Netflix's most popular show, with more than 330 million views on the streaming service. Will Season 2 top that?

Squid Game Season 2 has been one of the biggest hits for Netflix, setting a new viewership record for the streamer during its opening weekend. What were Squid Game Season 2’s viewership numbers? According to recent internal figures from Netflix (via The Hollywood Reporter),