The third and final season of Squid Game has wrapped up its explosive run on Netflix by setting a brand-new record for viewership.
In just the first three days of release, Season 3 pulled in a staggering 60.1 million views, making it the most-watched Netflix show in that short span. It also became the first series ever to debut at spot 1 in 93 countries simultaneously, a milestone no other Netflix title has reached before.
The final season wasted no time in climbing to the top of global charts, dominating key markets like the United States and the United Kingdom.
This continued success adds to the franchise’s legacy. The first season still holds the record as Netflix’s most-watched show of all time with 265.2 million views in its first 90 days, while Season 2 followed closely behind with 192.6 million views.
Season 3’s debut was so massive that it entered Netflix’s all-time top 10 list in ninth place within its first week on the platform.
Even though reviews from critics were mixed, the show’s popularity didn’t slow down. The rush of viewers at launch even caused technical glitches on the streaming platform.
This season brings the story of Player 456 to a dramatic close, ending with an emotional twist, none of the original players survive, and the ultimate ‘winner’ is symbolically the newborn child of a major character, representing a glimmer of hope.
Beyond the screen, Squid Game has become a cultural juggernaut. It generated a whopping 19.5 billion impressions across social media and sparked global fan events from parades to interactive experiences in cities like New York, London, Madrid, Sydney, and Seoul.
The Korean series has also made history with its award wins, including multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, and a ground breaking achievement as the first non-English language show to take home multiple SAG Awards.
With over 60 million views in just three days, Squid Game 3 hasn’t just broken records it’s solidified its place as a global entertainment phenomenon, once again proving that non-English content can dominate the streaming world.