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Squid Game Season 3 tops Netflix's global TV rankings. [Image: Netflix Tudum. Redistribution and database storage prohibited.] |
[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] The third season of Squid Game has debuted as the most-watched content globally on Netflix in its opening week, signaling a strong finish to the hit series.
According to Netflix’s official site Tudum, Squid Game Season 3 recorded 368 million viewing hours between June 23 and 29 — despite being released only on June 27. That means the series reached this figure in just three days, topping not only the non-English TV category but also surpassing titles in the English TV and global film categories.
The series ranked No.1 in 93 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Argentina, reflecting its ongoing global appeal.
While the performance slightly trails the record 680 million views achieved by Squid Game Season 2 in its first week, it remains an impressive feat.
Critical reception for Season 3 has been mixed. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes shows a 79% critic score, but the audience rating lags behind at 50%, indicating divided viewer opinion.
Despite the initial market jitters, stocks related to Squid Game appear to be stabilizing. On July 2, Artist Studio (200350) rose 0.27%, marking a rebound after eight consecutive days of decline. Wysiwyg Studios (299900) ended up 0.49%. While Dexter (206560) and Showbox (086980) fell by 0.51% and 1.04% respectively, their losses narrowed compared to previous sessions.
알파경제 Paul Lee 특파원(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
