Squid Game Final Season Tops Netflix Global Charts Three Weeks

Netflix's semi-annual data revealed that the U.K. crime drama "Adolescence" was the most-watched TV show globally in the first half of 2025 with 144.8 million views, followed by "Squid Game" Season 2 with 117.3 million views. The third and final season of "Squid Game," released in late June, quickly became the No. 3 most-watched show with 71.5 million views in just four days and has led the non-English Netflix charts for three consecutive weeks, amassing 15.9 million views in the week of July 7-13. Netflix reported strong Q2 earnings, boosted by the release of the final "Squid Game" season, with revenue and net income surpassing expectations, and raised its revenue guidance for 2025. Meanwhile, a new French crime thriller miniseries, "Under a Dark Sun," has emerged as a significant challenger on Netflix's global charts, quickly rising to #1 in 28 countries and gaining notable popularity in the U.S., highlighting the competitive international streaming landscape. Netflix continues to focus on diversifying its content and revenue streams through ad-supported services and live events to sustain growth.