Netflix’s Mega-Hit ‘Squid Game’ Will Generate Almost $900 Million In Value

Netflix has launched a back catalogue of films from Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk in the US.The streaming platform took to social media to announce the new additions to the service.“Before bringing the visually astounding and socially relevant Squid Game to life, Hwang Dong-hyuk directed several acclaimed South Korean feature films — and now, three of those movies are available on Netflix in The US,” Netflix announced.Before bringing the visually astounding and socially relevant Squid Game

Squid Game, a line of Funko Pop figurines based on the show’s biggest characters have been announced.The South Korean series, which follows a group of debt-ridden people who compete in a life-or-death series of children’s games, has been a big hit for Netflix since its debut last month, becoming the platform’s most-watched show.The streamer has now unveiled six new Funko Pops set to be released in May 2022, which fans can pre-order now for $11.99 (£8.71) each.They depict main characters Gi-hun

Squid Game actor Yeong-su Oh has revealed how the Netflix series has changed his life.The 77-year-old actor, who has ascended to worldwide fame as Player 001 in the series, appeared on South Korean TV show How Do I Play to discuss how the show’s success has impacted his life.“I feel like I’m floating on air,” Yeong-su said (via Soompi).

Squid Game.The platform promoted a new show titled Squid’s Victory at an investment fair on Wednesday (October 20), using a poster which closely resembles the iconography, including pink circle and triangle symbols, used in Netflix’s South Korean hit.As reported by the BBC, the show also sees contestants compete in “large-scale kids’ games”, reminiscent of Squid Game’s central premise.

Squid Game has helped the streaming platform to pick up millions of new subscribers worldwide.Netflix reported on Tuesday (October 19), per The Korea Times, that it saw 4.38million new subscribers across the globe for the period of July to September, to reach a total of 213.6million worldwide.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix topped forecasts for subscriber growth in the third quarter of 2021, buoyed in part by strong interest in global smash-hit series “Squid Game.”The streamer overall gained 4.38 million paid subscribers in the period, to reach 213.6 million worldwide.

reported the Daily Mail.The series broke Netflix records this past month, exceeding 111 million viewers — the platform’s largest audience yet.“Squid Game” sees its characters compete in a deadly tournament of children’s games for a life-altering cash prize awarded to the last player standing.

Squid Game is likely to be a huge financial success for Netflix, according to internal projections.Over the weekend, Bloomberg reported that it had obtained internal Netflix figures and documents regarding Squid Game‘s performance.

Squid Game originally had a different name.In a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter, Kim shared her thoughts on the international success of Squid Game and how show had maintained its cultural authenticity while still being globally accessible.

According to Bloomberg, Netflix estimates in internal reports that “Squid Game” has a value closing in on a billion dollars, a figure based on data on viewing habits from the streamer’s subscribers. With a reported budget of just $21.4 million for the entire series, “Squid Game” is one of the cheapest hits Netflix has yielded in recent years.

Squid Game is huge among viewers worldwide, and it’s going to be huge for Netflix, too.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor“Squid Game,” the hyper-buzzy Korean drama that has become Netflix’s biggest-ever TV show, is on track to deliver an astounding payback for the streaming service, according to the company’s internal estimates.Netflix paid $21.4 million for the nine-episode series, which premiered four weeks ago, and the company estimates “Squid Game” will deliver more than 40 times that — an estimated $891 million — in what the company calls “impact value,” Bloomberg reported

Netflix Asia executive has said that a video game based on Squid Game, the incredibly popular Netflix series, is being considered.Minyoung Kim revealed the possibility of a game based on the show during a conversation with THR. Squid Game was released in September and since then it has become Netflix’s most-watched show ever.

Netflix’s Squid Game.The sign, seen at Junction 5 of the M4 near Slough, closely resembles the symbols shown on invitations in the hit series.Posting on Twitter, Thames Valley Road Policing wrote: “We can confirm that by following this signage from the M4 Junction 5 in @TVP_Slough will not lead you to the popular @netflix series #SquidGame.“It’s just directions for diversion routes during the roadworks…phew!”Evening all, So, We can confirm that by following this signage from the M4 Junction 5 in

Squid Game is a massive hit on Netflix, but the name that’s everywhere at the moment was almost something completely different.

Meek Mill has compared the premise of the hit Netflix TV show Squid Game to “hood poverty”, claiming that it represents “the exact same thing”.The South Korean survival drama, which recently became the streaming service’s biggest-ever series launch, depicts a dystopian contest in which people in debt are forced to partake in a series of deadly games in a bid to win a huge cash prize.Comparing the premise of Squid Game with social issues in the US in a tweet earlier this week (October 12), Meek

Even though Netflix will spend millions and millions of dollars on top-tier, A-list talent for its series and films, there’s always that unpredictability about what program might become a global sensation. Last year, that was “Tiger King,” a docuseries about a strange guy that ran a local zoo.

“Squid Game” is now the most-watched series launch in Netflix history, topping such series as “Bridgerton”, “Lupin”, “The Witcher”, the third season of “Stranger Things” and the rest of the streamer’s top series.

Squid Game drew 111 million viewers in its first month on the platform, per internal Netflix estimates, becoming the biggest launch in the streaming giant’s history.