Squid Game’sreturn at the end of 2024 couldn’t have gone much better as it maintained the momentum from season 1 and became one of Netflix’s most-viewed projects of all time, but this could all change in 2025. After season 1 blew all expectations out of the water and had audiences around the world hooked,Squid Gameseason 2 broke Netflix viewership recordsand cemented itself as one of the platform’s biggest-ever shows, proving how valuable the IP is. Its thrilling story and unique concept are hard to look away from, and there is still more to come.
WithSquid Gameseason 2 endingon a cliffhanger, the final season looks set to provide a massive conclusion and add to the K-drama’s already iconic legacy. However, while the show’s popularity and incredible achievements look difficult to beat, Netflix already has two returning shows that could take its crown. As a result, 2025 looks like it could be an incredibly competitive year on the streaming platform, andwith so many fan-favorite projects returning,Squid Gamemay have a troubling time trying to keep its status as Netflix’s biggest showdespite season 2’s unfathomable success.
Wednesday Season 2 & Stranger Things Season 5 Could Overthrow Squid Game As Netflix’s Top 1 Show
Stranger Things & Wednesday Have Incredible Past Viewership Numbers
Having delivered two exceptional seasons of TV,Squid Game’s unprecedented viewership numbers look almost insurmountable, but the return ofWednesdayandStranger Thingsputs its status in jeopardy.Squid Gameseason 2 became Netflix’s third most viewed seriesof all time, while season 1 took the number one spot, butWednesday’s first season separates them, indicating the show’s return could be huge. Just likeSquid Game,Wednesdaymade an instant impression and won over audiences, making its highly-anticipated second season destined to attract some major attention and pull in a hefty number of viewers that could surpass its first installment.
Wednesdayseason 2 andStranger Thingsseason 5 are yet to get official release dates, but they are both confirmed for 2025.
Assuming its popularity continues to grow,the sky is the limit forWednesdayseason 2 and there is a genuine chance it could dethroneSquid Gameas Netflix’s top show. Additionally,Stranger Thingsalso poses a real danger, as its fourth season isn’t far behind the top three, and given the long-running show is set to conclude in 2025, it should be its most viewed season yet.Stranger Thingsseason 5 still has plenty of unanswered questionsto address, and with fans following the series for close to a decade, there will be an appetite to see how it concludes.
Therefore, it isn’t a huge leap to assumeStranger Thingswill be one of 2025’s biggest shows, and although it would have a huge task overcomingSquid Gameseason 1’s incredible record, it’s certainly not out of the question.
Squid Game Season 2’s Spot On Netflix’s Top 3 Shows Is At An Even Bigger Risk
Wednesday Season 1’s Popularity Alongside Stranger Things Heading Into Its Final Season Gives Squid Game Some Huge Competition
While it may be a stretch forWednesdayseason 2 orStranger Thingsseason 5 to claim Netflix’s number one spot, they are definitely a threat toSquid Gameseason 2’s place in the top three.Wednesdayhas cemented itself as the most viewed English language show on the platform, and with it capturing a massive audience, its follow-up season has so much potential. Despite how great the first outing was,Wednesdayseason 2 looks set to be even betteras it has added some huge names to the cast and will lean even more into the franchise’s horror elements.
With how viral season 1 went, it’s hard to imagine the second installment won’t be equally successful if not more so, meaning it could genuinely challengeSquid Gameseason 2. Likewise, withStranger Thingsofficially coming to a close, each episode becomes a must-watch for fans of the hit show. Avoiding spoilers will be crucial for such a drama-orientated series, meaning fans won’t want to waste any time getting around to it, and with season 4 pulling more viewers than any of the previous outings, there’s no doubt season 5 will be incredibly popular.
Stranger Thingshas been one of Netflix’s flagship shows for around nine years and even those that lost interest at some point may pick it back upand tune in for the final season, suggesting a boost in views could be on the cards. Therefore,Squid Gameseason 2 may struggle to hold onto its podium spot with two major shows chasing it down, but it’s not all doom and gloom for the K-drama.
Squid Game Could Still Be The Winner Of 2025 Thanks To The Third And Final Season
Viewers Will Be Desperate To See How The Unique Thriller Ends
Squid Gameseason 2 will undoubtedly have a hard time fending off its competition in 2025, but the show could yet have an excellent year after its third and final season was given a release date.The thriller is set to return on July 02, 2025, which means the series will have just as significant of a role in Netflix’s 2025 slate asWednesdayandStranger Things. Considering the next outing will beSquid Game’s final season, it has the exact same advantage asStranger Things, and makes it arguably more must-see thanWednesday, hinting at a big year ahead.
Squid Gamecould still come out of 2025 as Netflix’s big winner, which would cement its status as the platform’s biggest series.
With season 2 dropping in December 2024,Squid Gameseason 3’s speedy release datealso means the show will be fresh on people’s minds, suggesting it will arguably have even more momentum than its competition. Season 2 didn’t struggle one bit in terms of viewership, and there is no reason season 3 can’t match or potentially exceed it. Therefore, even with some enormous competition,Squid Gamecould still come out of 2025 as Netflix’s big winner, which would cement its status as the platform’s biggest series and prove just how influential it is on modern TV.
2025 Will Be Massive For Netflix (Regardless Of Which Show Does The Biggest Numbers)
All 3 Shows Look Set To Perform Exceptionally Well, & Netflix Has Plenty More Projects Worth Getting Excited About
Regardless of which series has the biggest year, Netflix appears to be the real winner as the streaming service is in for a massive 2025. In terms of views,Squid Game,Wednesday, andStranger Thingsare unquestionably the platform’s biggest shows, and having all three produce content in the same year for the first time is huge. With two of them concluding this year, people will be on the edge of their seats and the return ofWednesdayguarantees it’ll be a big year. In addition,Netflix has plenty of other big arrivals coming in 2025 that are equally exciting.
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Knives Out 3andThe Thursday Murder Clubensure the murder mystery genre is covered, andThe Electric Stateconfirms that it could be a great year for both movies and TV on Netflix.Youhas also been a massive hit for the platform which will air its final season in 2025, and Netflix has even picked up rights for the WWE, with international audiences getting coverage of the entire wrestling calendar. The volume of big projects coming to the service guarantees a big year ahead, butWednesday,Stranger Things, andSquid Gameare undoubtedly key to Netflix’s upcoming schedule.
Squid Game
Cast
Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
