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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider 'Squid Game' season 2 grabs No. 1 spot on Netflix in 93 countries, territories

'Squid Game' season 2 grabs No. 1 spot on Netflix in 93 countries, territories

Published Dec 29, 2024 09:30 am

The Korean series “Squid Game” season 2 has captured the attention of Netflix viewers around the world.

“Squid Game” season 2 premiered on Dec. 26 with much anticipation from fans who wanted to know the continuation of the story from season 1 in 2021, which is Netflix’s most watched show to date.

According to streaming ratings website FlixPatrol, “Squid Game” season 2 grabbed the No. 1 spot on Netflix in 93 countries and territories on Dec. 28, one region more than the 92 countries and territories that the show topped on Dec. 27.

“Squid Game” season 2 took the No. 1 spot on Netflix in countries such as the Philippines, US, Japan, Canada, France, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia.

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Lee Jung-jae in "Squid Game" season 2 (Netflix)

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"Squid Game" season 2 (Netflix)

Korean media outlet Daily Sports, Netflix's daily active users (DAU) in South Korea also increased.

The DAU on Dec. 26, the day of the release of “Squid Game” season 2, was 4,128,302 (based on Insight Mobile Index data), a 37.6 percent increase from the previous day.

“Squid Game” season 2 stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Im Si-wan , Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-joon, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Jin-wook, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan, Jo Yu-ri, and Choi Seung-hyun (aka T.O.P).

Here the the countries and territories where “Squid Game” season 2 became No. 1 on Netflix on Dec. 28, according to FlixPatrol:

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia

Brazil

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Guadeloupe

Guatemala

Honduras

Hong-Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Kuwait

Latvia

Lebanon

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Maldives

Malta

Martinique

Mauritius

Mexico

Morocco

Netherlands

New Caledonia

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Reunion

Romania

Salvador

Saudi Arabia

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Vietnam

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