Squid Game Season 2 Shatters Netflix Viewership Records!

Released at the end of 2024, Season 2 of Squid Game has surpassed its competitors and achieved the feat of having a more successful launch than its first season.

Will the Squid Game phenomenon ever slow down? While the first season, released in 2021, was already Netflix’s top non-English original series in viewership (and among the most-watched overall), Season 2 is on track to break all records and further solidify its popular appeal.

What’s in store for Season 2: Gi-Hun returns to the Squid Game with a new goal, distinct from those hoping to win the 45.6 billion won prize. He dives back into the survival game and must navigate a series of new, deadly challenges.

Released on December 26, 2024, during the holiday season, the continuation of this Korean series shattered records and naturally ranked as the top-viewed series of the moment on the streaming platform.

With 68 million views in its first four days, Squid Game Season 2 not only outperformed its predecessor but also other Netflix hits like Bridgerton Season 3 (45.1 million views) and You Season 4 (23.3 million views). Its launch also surpassed that of Wednesday Season 1 and Stranger Things Season 4. The question now is whether its success will continue over time or if viewership will decline as the weeks go by.

When is Squid Game Season 3 Coming Out?

Is this the end of the series? Squid Game fans can rejoice, as Season 3 is already in the works. However, the creator Hwang Dong Hyuk has decided to conclude the series after these upcoming episodes, marking the end of the series.

While it took three years between the end of Season 1 and the start of Season 2, the next installment is indeed on the horizon: at the Lucca Comics and Games Festival held last October in Italy, the series creator confirmed that the final episodes were already in post-production! He also confirmed to Variety that the series finale would be released “in the summer or fall of 2025.” Fans won’t have to wait much longer.

Synopsis – A unique survival game is organized in Korea: the survivor can win 45.6 billion won (approximately 32 million euros). 450 people, living in poverty, are recruited to try their luck in deadly variations of children’s games. Squid Game is a Netflix series not recommended for viewers under 16 years of age.

Why Did Squid Game Cause Controversy in Schools?

Squid Game has been a massive hit on Netflix. The South Korean series features violent adaptations of children’s games, often resulting in death. The show’s success has led to many children hearing about Squid Game, despite it being restricted to viewers over 16 years old. In playgrounds, some children have been replicating the series’ challenges, raising concerns from the Ministry of National Education: on LCI, Jean-Michel Blanquer called for “responsibility” from everyone, to ensure that younger viewers do not watch the series. “There is obviously a responsibility on the platforms (…), it is normally prohibited for under 16s, perhaps we should consider measures that truly allow parental control on such subjects.”

Although parental controls do exist on the streaming platform, located under Account > Profile and Parental Controls > Access Restrictions, Jean-Michel Blanquer also emphasized the responsibility of parents: “we won’t achieve anything if we don’t have a commitment from parents to check more on what’s going on”, he stated. “Don’t leave children alone in front of screens.” School principals and headmasters have been alerted to the phenomenon, and some parents may have received messages regarding this series.

What is the Recommended Age to Watch Squid Game?

In France, Squid Game has stirred controversy in schools: children are mimicking the series’ games. This raises questions about the appropriate age for viewing this South Korean program. The streaming platform directly states on the Squid Game page that the content is intended for viewers aged 16 and older due to its violence. How can we prevent children and those under 16 from watching the series?

Beyond youth accounts, it is possible to set up parental controls on your Netflix account. Just go to Account > Profile and Parental Controls > Access Restrictions. You can then change the age category (content that does not fit the imposed age limit will no longer be accessible) or target specific content that should not be displayed, like Squid Game. Note, if you have multiple profiles that your children can access, you should apply these restrictions across all profiles.

Who are the Cast Members of Squid Game?

• Lee Jung-jae: Seong Gi-hun (number 456)
• Park Hae-soo: Cho Sang-Woo (number 218)
• Yeong-Su oh: Oh II-nam (number 1)
• Jung Ho-yeon: Kang Sae-byeok (number 67)
• Heo Sung-tae: Jang Deok-su (number 101)
• Anupam Tripathi: Abdul Ali (number 199)
• Kim Joo-ryoung: Han Mi-nyeo (number 212)
• Yoo Sung-joo: Byeong-gi (number 111)
• Kim Yun-tae: number 69
• Goon Yoo: the recruiter
• Wi ha-joon: Hwang Jun-ho
• Kim Young-ok: Gi-hun’s mother
• Jo A-In: Gi-Hun’s daughter
• Park Si-wan: Kang Cheol

Who are the French Dubbing Actors for Squid Game?

• Lee Jung-jae (playing Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game) is dubbed by Constantin Pappas (French voice of Jon Hamm, Steve Carrel, Peter Dinklage…).
• Park Hae-soo (Cho Sang-woo) is dubbed by Mario Bastelica.
• O Yeong-su (Oh Il-nam) is dubbed by Michel Tureau (Kung Fu Panda, The Adventures of Tintin).
• Jung Ho-yeon (Kang Sae-byeok) is dubbed by Olivia Nicosia
• Heo Sung-tae (Jang Deok-su) is dubbed by Gilles Morvan (French voice of Rockmond Dunbar, Mahershala Ali, Seth Rogen, Dwayne Johnson…)
• Anupam Tripathi (Ali Abdul) is dubbed by Anatole Yun (The Godmother, Little Tickles…).
• Kim Joo-ryoung (Han Mi-nyeo) is dubbed by Marie-Laure Dougnac (Delicatessen).

Where to Watch Squid Game Streaming?

The entire Squid Game series is available in France on Netflix. Simply having a subscription to the streaming platform allows you to explore all the episodes of the South Korean series. If you have an account, you can watch the program on a computer, smartphone apps, tablet, or a Smart TV.