Netflix (NFLX) Said 'Squid Game' Seen By 142 Million Households in First 4 Weeks
With its third-quarter earnings, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) said its show Squid Game was seen by 142 million households in its first four weeks.
"Squid Game, a unique Korean story that first captured the zeitgeist in Korea and then globally. Released on September 17, it has become our biggest TV show ever," the company stated. "A mind-boggling 142m member households globally have chosen to watch the title in its first four weeks. The breadth of Squid Game’s popularity is truly amazing; this show has been ranked as our #1 program in 94 countries (including the US). Like some of our other big hits, Squid Game has also pierced the cultural zeitgeist, spawning a Saturday Night Live skit and memes/clips on TikTok with more than 42 billion views. Demand for consumer products to celebrate the fandom for Squid Game is high and those items are on their way to retail now."