Fri Jan 10 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **Netflix’s WWE Monday Night RAW Overtakes Squid Game in US Rankings; Squid Game Still Breaks Records Globally**
**Los Angeles, CA (January 8, 2024)** – Netflix’s top 10 list in the US has seen a major shakeup. Just days after its debut, WWE Monday Night RAW has dethroned the reigning champion, *Squid Game* season 2, grabbing the number one spot. The wrestling program’s three-hour premiere, featuring returning legends like The Rock, proved a massive draw. The show’s acquisition is a significant investment for Netflix – a reported $5 billion deal ensuring weekly broadcasts for the next decade.
While *RAW*’s dominance in the US is noteworthy, *Squid Game* season 2 continues to shatter global viewing records. New figures reveal a staggering 58.2 million views in its first week alone, making it the second most-watched non-English Netflix series ever. Cumulatively, the show boasts 126.2 million views in just 11 days, setting a new Netflix TV record and putting it on track to surpass its own season 1’s viewership.
Other notable Netflix news includes the continued success of *Missing You*, a new crime drama performing strongly behind only *Squid Game*, and the remarkable performance of *Carry-On*, which has become the fifth most-watched Netflix original movie ever. Netflix also hinted at a June 2025 release for *Squid Game* season 3, leading into *Stranger Things* season 5 and *Wednesday* season 2, potentially making 2025 a record-breaking year for the streaming service. The overall impact of the *RAW* acquisition on Netflix’s long-term strategy remains to be seen, but it undoubtedly marks a significant step into live, weekly programming.
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