Netflix Inc. closed 2024 with its biggest quarterly subscriber gain in history, buoyed by its first major live sporting events and the return of Squid Game.The company added 18.9 million customers in the fourth quarter,

Less than a month after its release, the second season of "Squid Game" has already become the third most successful series in Netflix's streaming history, beaten only by season one and the US comedy horror series "Wednesday".

With 152.5 million total views, 'Squid Game' Season 2 trails behind only its own first season (265 million) and "Wednesday" (252 million).

Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular returning series - including a new season of 'Squid Game' - helped attract a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter.

The earnings report solidified Netflix's dominance in the market, with hits such as "Squid Game" and a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

Netflix added 18.9 million subscribers in its holiday quarter, blowing past Wall Street's forecasts, with live sporting events and the return of its popular South Korean series "Squid Game" attracting a record number of new customers,

In a historic quarter, Netflix welcomed nearly 19 million new subscribers, fueled by the return of 'Squid Game' and major live sporting events. As the company embraces ad-supported models, its strategic mix of programming and live content is reshaping the streaming landscape.