La vendita allo scoperto per Netflix dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Netflix. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.

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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has demonstrated significant momentum, with its stock surging 43.4% in the last three months and 99% over the past year.
The company&#8217;s market cap recently reached half a trillion dollars (its current market cap is $552 billion), as its stock hit a 52-week high of $1,341.
This impressive growth is fueled by a robust content strategy, including hits like Squid Game and Stranger Things, the successful integration of NFL games, a burgeoning ad-supported tier, and an effective crackdown on password sharing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings</h2>
The streaming giant&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> climbed 12.5% year over year to $10.54 billion, exceeding Street estimates. Earnings per share, at $6.61, similarly beat expectations.
Netflix anticipates continued strong performance, projecting second-quarter revenue of $11.04 billion (up 15.4% year over year) and maintaining its full-year revenue guidance of $43.5 billion—$44.5 billion.
Live events are a key focus, with WWE RAW consistently ranking in Netflix&#8217;s global top 10, alongside upcoming boxing matches and a second NFL Christmas Day game in 2025. The recent premiere of Squid Game Season 3 and its companion game, Squid Game: Unleashed, further solidify its content dominance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Opinion</h2>
Analysts remain bullish, with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price forecast</a> of $1,153 from 32 analysts and a high of $1,600 from Pivotal Research on June 20, 2025.
With an average price forecast of $1508.33 between Pivotal Research, Wells Fargo, and Oppenheimer, there&#8217;s an implied 12.73% upside for Netflix from these most recent analyst ratings.
In April, Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich forecasted Netflix <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44826592/netflix-wants-to-be-the-next-1-trillion-company-analyst-highlights-growth-path" rel="noreferrer noopener">to reach a $1 trillion</a> valuation by 2030, driven by advertising, global expansion, and subscriber growth.
Netflix&#8217;s ad-supported plan now reaches 94 million monthly users, boosting its appeal to advertisers, especially among 18–34-year-olds, Ehrlich had said.&nbsp;
Netflix&#8217;s market capitalization of $552 billion significantly surpasses Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) $223 billion, despite Disney&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/06/46148033/can-disneys-experiences-segment-truly-bring-the-magic-back-for-investors" rel="noreferrer noopener">recent 27% surge</a> primarily due to its Experiences segment.
Comcast Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>),&nbsp;Verizon Communications&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), and&nbsp;AT&amp;T&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) have indeed faced subscriber losses in their video services due to the rise of Netflix and other streaming services.
This reflects a broader trend, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/45978982/streaming-dethrones-tv-giants-netflix-youtube-lead-the-takeover" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nielsen reports</a> streaming viewership, led by Netflix and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (GOOG) YouTube, now accounts for 44.8% of total TV time, surpassing broadcast and cable combined.
Price Action: NFLX stock is trading lower by 0.16% to $1,295 at last check Thursday.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is expanding its offerings to include reality competitions, music shows and celebrity interviews as it seeks to grow its subscriber base and increase advertising revenue from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45445251/netflixs-ad-tier-now-boasts-94m-users-fueling-stocks-rise-to-record-highs">ad-supported plans.</a>
What Happened: Netflix is no stranger to live events, having previously streamed items such as comedy specials, live golf tournaments, boxing and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">National Football League games.</a>
The streamer is rapidly lining up a content library that includes World Wrestling Entertainment streams, Women's World Cup matches, more NFL games and boxing specials.
Netflix is also launching multiple entertainment-themed reality competitions later this year. The streamer is rebooting "Star Search" and will premiere "Building the Band" next week. A new trivia show, "What's in the Box," with host Neil Patrick Harris, was also recently announced.
A new Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-explores-music-shows-and-celebrity-interviews-as-part-of-live-tv-push-f2ac508f">report </a>says Netflix has held talks with Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) to partner for more entertainment-themed events and specials.
Among the topics discussed with Spotify include a live concert series, music award shows, big celebrity interviews and short turnaround time documentaries, according to the report.
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Why It's Important: Netflix's deeper push into live sports, reality competitions and entertainment comes as the streamer will lose two of its top series ever after 2025.
"Squid Game" recently wrapped with its third and final season in June and "Stranger Things" will end with a fifth and final season later this year. Each of those shows will remain important to the company's live experiences, video games and consumer products going forward and could also be subject to spinoffs to keep the franchises going.
Losing top hit series could be tough for Netflix to replace, but comes at a time when the streamer has content across every genre, for every age group and is increasing its live content to help boost live viewing and advertising revenue.
Recent success stories for the streamer include dating series "Love is Blind" and reality competition "Million Dollar Secret."
"Building the Band" could be the company's newest hit based on the success of music competitions on other networks. The series is similar to "The Voice" with an element of band members not seeing each other until they start rehearsing together.
Jeff Gaspin, who previously greenlighted "The Voice" for NBC, is helping Netflix with its unscripted content.
Gaspin said Netflix's new reality competitions could be a mix of live and not live, including live reunion shows. "Building the Band" will stream on demand, while "Star Search" will be live to give fans a chance to vote.
"We don't want to do live for live's sake," Gaspin said. "If we are going to do live, we should have a reason."
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock is up 1.25% to $1,300.92 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $588.43 to $1,341.15. Netflix stock is up 45% year-to-date in 2025.
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<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-explores-music-shows-and-celebrity-interviews-as-part-of-live-tv-push-f2ac508f" title="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-explores-music-shows-and-celebrity-interviews-as-part-of-live-tv-push-f2ac508f">https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-explores-music-shows-and-celebrity-interviews-as-part-of-live-tv-push-f2ac508f</a>

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>277</td>
<td>784</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>540</td>
<td>252</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>660</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$1325.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>302</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>708</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $725.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $172.0 per contract. There were 3227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13406 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.5K, with a price of $272.0 per contract. There were 4212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9729 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RUM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 14857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 77 contract(s) at a $87.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 277 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 784 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.2K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 1330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 562 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $1070.0 per contract. There were 660 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $1325.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.7K, with a price of $4890.0 per contract. There were 302 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 261 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $2453.0 per contract. There were 708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $1000 to $1140.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1140

Canaccord Genuity analyst Maria Ripps maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1380 to $1525.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1525

A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/gaming/25/06/46082294/netflix-is-turning-squid-game-into-something-bigger-as-fortnite-tries-to-keep-up">third and final season</a> of "Squid Game" has been out for less than a week and is already among the most-watched premieres in Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) history.
Here's a look at the first week viewership for "Squid Game" season 3 and how it stacks up in history.
What Happened: The third season of "Squid Game" fell shy of the record premiere week figures from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show"> the second season, </a>but managed to break a Netflix record of the most views in a show's first three days.
Season 3 of "Squid Game" brought in 60.1 million <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english">views </a>in its first three days with 368.4 million hours watched. The show ranked number one in 93 countries.
Also ranking in the top 10 for non-English series was the second season of "Squid Game" with 2.8 million views, to rank third and the first season of the series ranking sixth with 1.7 million views.
For comparison, the second season premiere had 68 million views in its first week, which included four days and was around the Christmas 2024 holiday. With the extra day and the holiday, the second season likely had an unfair advantage in setting the record over the third season. Season 2 debuted at number one in 92 countries. The second season broke the Netflix premiere viewership record of 50.1 million previously set by "Wednesday."
During the second season's premiere week, 487.6 million hours were watched. The first season ranked third during the same week with 8.1 million views, which is more than the number watching the first two seasons combined during the third season's premiere week.
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Why It's Important: The third and final season of "Squid Game" will continue to climb the all-time <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv-non-english">leaderboard</a>, where the first two seasons currently lead. The first season ranks first all time with 265.2 million views in its first four weeks, followed by the second season with 192.6 million views in its first four weeks. This ranks first and second among non-English series.
The third season already ranks ninth among non-English series and could end up in the top three based on historical interest in the series.
"Wednesday" tops the English series viewership all-time list with 252.1 million views in its first four weeks.
The end of "Squid Game" could be a historical event for Netflix as its top series ever and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/46180148/netflixs-squid-game-ends-or-does-it">could see the company</a> turn to spinoffs and remakes to extend the life of the series.
Outside of the finale of "Squid Game," Netflix has new seasons of "Wednesday" and "Stranger Things" coming in the second half of 2025, along with live sports and other content.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock closed down 3.40% to $1,293.60 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $588.43 to $1,341.15. Netflix stock is up over 45% year-to-date in 2025.
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NASA and streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) announced a new partnership Monday that could give<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering"> viewers more options</a> to see live rocket launches, including those from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
What Happened: NASA announced Monday that its NASA+ live programming will be made available on Netflix, creating a bigger spotlight for the space sector.
"The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience," NASA+ general manager Rebecca Sirmons <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-is-coming-to-netflix-this-summer/?utm_source=TWITTER&amp;utm_medium=NASA&amp;utm_campaign=NASASocial&amp;linkId=835859747">said</a>.
Sirmons said NASA and Netflix are committed to a "Golden Age of Innovation and Expansion" that could inspire new generations.
The new content will consist of streaming live rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, "breathtaking live views of Earth" from the International Space Station and space mission coverage.
Musk shared news on the partnership, retweeting both a NASA tweet and a Netflix tweet on the same topic.
SpaceX remains one of the largest space companies and has completed the most rocket launches in 2025, making it the only U.S. company currently capable of transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
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Why It's Important: The partnership with Netflix could put NASA content in front of millions more people worldwide. A press release stated that Netflix has a global audience of over 700 million people.
NASA hopes the partnership will help bring excitement to space exploration in the future.
While Netflix users will have access to the new NASA programming, users outside the platform will also be able to view the content for free in other places.
"Our NASA+ streams and live events will continue to be available on <a href="http://plus.nasa.gov">http://plus.nasa.gov</a>, as well as our YouTube channel and other social platforms," NASA <a href="https://x.com/NASA/status/1939731966699413883">tweeted</a>.
With ambitious plans to send people to Mars in the future, Musk's SpaceX could become a key to space-related content used by NASA and Netflix.
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A third and final season of "Squid Game" <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/gaming/25/06/46082294/netflix-is-turning-squid-game-into-something-bigger-as-fortnite-tries-to-keep-up">recently premiered on</a> Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). While the series may conclude the storyline of lead character Seong Gi-hun, viewers also saw a cameo appearance by an Academy Award winner that could set up a U.S. version of the show and hint at future spinoffs.
What Happened: Streaming success for Netflix will live on with or without "Squid Game," but viewers and shareholders likely can't help but question what comes next.
Series director and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-season-4-interview">confirmed </a>that the original series for "Squid Game" is done and there will not be a season four.
Without spoiling too much of the series 3 <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/squid-game-season-3-ending-explained">plot </a>for readers who have not watched the newest season, the storyline for Gi-hun reaches its conclusion, with an ending that Hwang originally didn't plan on using.
While Gi-hun may not be used in any spinoffs, in today's age of hit television series and movies, fans know that there can be spinoffs and origin stories to further advance a series.
Outside of Gi-hun there are other characters like Front Man and a baby that plays a key role in the series 3 plot that could also be featured in spinoffs and origin stories.
Viewers of the final episode of "Squid Game" were likely most surprised to see Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett playing a potential recruiter for "Squid Game" in the United States. Blanchett is seen dressed similar to the recruiter of the "Squid Game" series and playing ddakji.
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Why It's Important: Hwang has not shied away from the demands of making the three seasons of "Squid Game."
"This is something that has completely consumed me," Hwang said, as <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/squid-game-finale-gi-hun-fate-spinoffs-creator-interview-1236301773/">reported </a>by The Hollywood Reporter.
Netflix has not confirmed any spinoffs or remakes, which leaves fans at a standstill and creates even more question marks with the surprise cameo of Blanchett in the final episode.
After previously being interested in creating spinoffs about the gap between season one and two or on the backstories of players and guards, Hwang seems to feel content with everything being completed. &nbsp;
"I think the story ended in a manner where it doesn't need a further story to be told. So I am not too interested in telling a story that continues with the conclusion," Hwang said.
The director said if he did do a spinoff, it would be on the time gap between seasons one and two.
The appearance of Blanchett and previous reports that David Fincher was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39538239/squid-game-to-get-an-english-remake-netflix-award-winning-director-could-make-it-happen-rep">making a U.S. version</a> of "Squid Game" have amplified rumors of a potential American version of the show. Blanchett previously starred in Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Without a U.S. version of the show, Blanchett's appearance would serve as just a potential plot point, highlighting the existence of other versions of the games around the world.
With Hwang ready to move on beyond "Squid Game," the question is whether he will give his blessing for others to work with his plot and characters, and how much content Netflix can derive from this valuable intellectual property.
A reality game show and mobile game have also been part of the "Squid Game" universe, along with live events and experiences from the streaming giant.
Hundreds of millions of households around the world watched the first season in its first month of release, with Netflix reporting a record of 1.65 billion hours of the series streamed during its first four weeks.
Still ranking as Netflix's most-watched series, the first season&nbsp;<a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv-non-english" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has&nbsp;</a>more than 265 million viewers with over 2.2 billion hours watched.
Season two of "Squid Game" had 68 million viewers during its first week, setting a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new Netflix premiere record.</a>
Later this week, we'll find out how many people watched episodes from season three in its premiere week.
Fans of "Squid Game" and Netflix shareholders aren't ready to say goodbye to the series or characters yet, and Hwang may face the difficult decision of ending the series for good or passing the torch to others.
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Netflix's 'Squid Game' Ends... Or Does It?

In the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">third and final season</a> of &#8220;Squid Game,&#8221; the masked elite known as the VIPs shed more than just their disguises — they echo the real-life personas of some of the world's most powerful men. 
What Happened: According to series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Elon Musk and Donald Trump were among the unwitting muses for these ruthless puppet masters. 
The hit series, recently released on Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), primarily follows 456 contestants. They compete for a cash prize through high-stakes, live-or-die games and contests. Each season has also featured the VIPs who watch the game and bet on the contestants.
Hwang admitted after completing filming season 1 that one of the VIPs unintentionally resembled Trump, as reported by Time. The same can be said for Musk, the world's richest person, who is similar to VIPs in season 3.
"Elon Musk is everywhere these days, right," Hwang told <a href="https://time.com/7298235/squid-game-vips-season-3/">Time</a>. "Everybody talks about him. Not only is he the head of a huge tech company that controls the world almost, but he's also this showman."
Hwang said he realized after writing the third season, "Oh, some of the VIPs do kind of resemble Elon Musk."
According to the interview, the first season VIPs were described to the actors who played them as "total idiots and "dirtbag millionaires."
While the VIPs were mostly behind the scenes previously, they take on a larger role in the third season, murdering players who have lost in various competition rounds.
"In the past, those that really controlled the system and maintained power, they were hidden behind the curtain, almost like this big unseen conspiracy. However, it's no longer the case, especially in America,&#8221; Hwang said, comparing the VIPs to the "so-called big tech owners" who tell everyone who they're backing with their money.
"The people who really control the power and the system, they no longer hide behind a curtain. They willingly take their masks off, almost as if to declare, ‘We're the ones running everything. We're the ones in control.'"
Hwang did not create the VIPs specifically to resemble Trump or Musk. Yet, the series creator noticed the parallels as he reflected on inspirations for the plot: the 2008 financial crisis, wealth inequality, the rise of tech giants, the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, and Trump himself becoming president.
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Why It's Important: Musk, who has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/education/25/06/46157568/happy-birthday-elon-musk-54-facts-and-figures-about-tesla-spacex-ceo-on-his-54th-birthday">appeared in several films</a> and TV shows, has inspired characters before. 
The Netflix movie "Don't Look Up" features a plot centered on a comet that is set to destroy Earth. Actor Mark Rylance, who portrays fictional billionaire and technology CEO Peter Isherwell in the film, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/02/25606180/elon-musk-was-inspiration-for-dont-look-up-character-in-netflix-movie">said he looked</a> at Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Musk for the basis of his portrayal.
"I looked at all those fellas. Maybe I should have gone down that more Californian, high-tech thing. But I went for something slightly different. I did read Elon Musk's book — about half of it," Rylance <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mark-rylance-interview-elon-musk-activism-tailor-berlin-2022-the-outfit-1235089890/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told </a>The Hollywood Reporter.
Rylance said Musk and other individuals have "high-minded ideas" and don't think they're bad people. The actor said this could make people like Musk dangerous.
Another Netflix movie, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," featured the character Miles Bron, a technology billionaire who has interests in space exploration and automotive — two sectors Musk had disrupted in real life. The film&#8217;s director, Rian Johnson, shared with <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/rian-johnson-glass-onion-q-and-a/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wired</a> that Musk might have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/12/30206148/elon-musk-now-the-subject-of-a-fictional-movie-character-a-weird-relevance-in-exactly-the-c">inspired the character</a>, portrayed by Edward Norton.
Johnson says he wrote the screenplay during the COVID-19 pandemic, prior to Musk announcing plans to purchase Twitter. The movie director joked that he hadn't known about this ahead of time. But viewers drew parallels between the behavior of tech billionaires, both fictional and real.
"It's so weird. It's very bizarre. I hope there isn't some secret marketing department at Netflix that's funding this Twitter takeover," Johnson said.
Musk also partly inspired the portrayal of Tony Stark by Robert Downey Jr. and appeared in &#8220;Iron Man 2.&#8221;
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The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46142591/apples-f1-movie-burns-300-million-still-waiting-on-a-profit"> highly anticipated</a> "F1" movie dominated the box office weekend and could be a rare theatrical hit for tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Here's a look at how the film stacks up versus other Apple theatrical releases and why its success is important.
What Happened: Starring Brad Pitt, "F1" topped the box office weekend with $55.6 million domestically and $144 million worldwide.
The film is estimated to have a budget of $250 million to $300 million, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/brad-pitt-f1-movie-box-office-record-apple-megan-2-flops-1236443608/">Variety</a>.
"We're thrilled by the global response to ‘F1' and grateful to the audiences who've embraced the film with such enthusiasm," Apple's head of worldwide video, Jamie Erlicht, said. "This success is a testament to the vision of Joe (Kosinski), Jerry (Bruckheimer), Brad, and Lewis (Hamilton), along with the efforts of the entire cast and crew. Together with Formula 1, they've created an inspiring cinematic journey that captures the energy and spirit of the sport."
Box office estimates projected the film to gross $50 million to $60 million domestically during its opening weekend. The movie opened past the halfway point of that range and international totals from 78 markets likely outperformed estimates.
New estimates suggest the film will gross $500 million to $600 million worldwide, as reported by 9to5Mac. To put that range into perspective, "F1" could not only be the top-grossing Apple film ever, but also make more than all the other Apple theatrical releases combined.
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<li>"Napoleon": $78 million opening, $221 million total</li>
<li>"Argylle": $35 million opening, $96 million total</li>
<li>"Fly Me to the Moon": $19 million opening, $42 million total</li>
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Barring any setbacks, "F1" will become the highest-grossing Apple film. If the film can gross $517 million worldwide at the box office, it would surpass the total earnings of all other Apple films combined.
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Why It's Important: Apple has released a limited number of original films in theaters with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/03/37558754/apples-1b-gamble-on-3-blockbusters-analyzing-box-office-results-streaming-impact-and-oscar-nominatio"> minimal success </a>at the box office. None of the four movies above has made a profit.
Instead, the films have proven to be a marketing push for the company's Apple TV+ streaming platform. With "F1" doing well at the box office, it could mark the tech giant's first profitable theatrical film and also help the streaming platform down the road when the film becomes available on streaming.
Without a distribution arm, Apple relies on partners and must pay upfront fees and a portion of the box office revenue. In this case, that means Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) will also benefit from the strong showing of "F1" at theaters.
Premium movie theater company IMAX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) could also benefit from fans rushing to see the film on its larger screens. Imax and premium formats made up 55% of domestic ticket sales. Imax made up $27.7 million of the total global box office, or around 19%.
"With the most realistic racing sequences ever committed to film, ‘F1: The Movie' quite simply demands to be experienced in Imax, and audiences around the world clearly got that message," Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said.
Overall, the success of the film could be beneficial for the Formula 1 racing league, which is publicly traded as Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>) (NASDAQ: FWONK). The racing league, which has been popular in international markets, has gained popularity in the US thanks to a docuseries on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
Netflix and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) could also benefit from the movie, with Netflix having the docuseries and Disney's ESPN having U.S. media rights. There have been reports that Apple has also explored acquiring global rights to the racing league in the future.
"F1" ranks well with an A grade on Cinemascore, 7.9 rating on <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/">IMDb</a>, 83% Tomatometer from <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f1_the_movie">critics </a>on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% Popcornmeter rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Continued excitement and box office success for the film could help Apple and several other companies.
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On Sunday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42759975/squid-game-season-3-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-thrilling-finale-coming-in-2025">celebrated the finale</a> of "Squid Game" with a parade and star-studded fan event in Seoul, South Korea.
What Happened: A massive Squid Game parade took to the streets of Seoul, featuring towering character installations and figurines from the show, <a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10520053">reported</a> The Korean Herald.
The procession began around 7:50 p.m. and traveled from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Plaza.
Fans lined the streets to see the show's iconic characters, including the giant Young-hee doll, a massive piggy bank representing the prize money and O and X signs symbolizing the show's infamous voting system.
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Following the parade, a fan event kicked off with a media facade projecting iconic Squid Game symbols onto the Seoul Metropolitan Library. Cast members from all three seasons, including Lee Jung-jae ( who played Seong Gi-hun aka Player 456) and Jung Ho-yeon (Player 067), participated in a live discussion, offering behind-the-scenes stories, the report said.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also shared emotional reflections, revealing that while the ending was bittersweet, he felt a sense of relief after completing such a monumental project.
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Why It's Important: The third and final season of ‘Squid Game' returned to Netflix on June 27.
The first season of Squid Game premiered on Sept. 17, 2021. Within its first month, the show drew in hundreds of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40112559/squid-game-season-2-ignites-august-buzz-with-netflixs-christmas-lineup-including-nfl-games">millions of households globally</a>, with Netflix revealing that viewers streamed a staggering 1.65 billion hours of the series during those initial four weeks.
Set in South Korea, the story follows 456 financially desperate contestants who enter a covert competition to win a massive cash prize of 45.6 billion Korean won — roughly $38.5 million.
The participants soon discover that the seemingly innocent children's games they must play are deadly and failure means death — only one person can survive.
To this day, Squid Game remains Netflix's top-performing show, racking up over 2.2 billion viewing hours and attracting more than 265 million viewers.
The second season debuted on Dec. 26, 2024, attracting 68 million viewers in its first week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show">setting a new record</a> for a Netflix series launch.
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Netflix's Squid Game Finale Takes Over Seoul With Massive Parade, Star-Studded Fan Event

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NFLX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 155 uncommon options trades for Netflix.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 32% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 35 are puts, for a total amount of $2,917,617, and 120 are calls, for a total amount of $16,220,624.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $2310.0 for Netflix over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Netflix's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Netflix's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $2310.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Netflix Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751047267_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$935.95</td>
<td>$927.9</td>
<td>$932.12</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$3.4M</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$1319.0</td>
<td>$1309.0</td>
<td>$1309.0</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$932.75</td>
<td>$931.35</td>
<td>$931.36</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$745.3K</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$935.6</td>
<td>$928.9</td>
<td>$930.95</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$744.7K</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
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<td>$251.5</td>
<td>$246.7</td>
<td>$248.54</td>
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<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
In light of the recent options history for Netflix, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,784,414, with NFLX's price up by 0.93%, positioned at $1318.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Netflix</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $1445.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1450. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Netflix with a target price of $1250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Pivotal Research has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1600. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Netflix, maintaining a target price of $1500. 
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Time Magazine&#8217;s annual 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025 includes many companies investors are familiar with, with numerous names originating from the growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence sector.</a>
The <a href="https://time.com/7297630/time-reveals-the-2025-time100-most-influential-companies-in-the-world/">list</a> seeks to honor the top businesses that are helping "chart an essential path forward."
"No single data point or financial metric makes a TIME100 Company. Instead, we looked at a mosaic of qualities, studying impact, innovation, ambition, and success, each in the forms that take shape today. And as we say for all TIME100 projects: influence comes in many forms, for better and for worse," Time editors said of the list.
 The Public Companies: Similar to the list of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44854679/time-100-most-influential-people-includes-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-alex-karp-and-more-public-company-ceos">Most Influential People</a> that Time published earlier this year, the list of influential companies includes top tech, AI, crypto, and healthcare names that are experiencing impressive growth and bringing life-changing technology to consumers or other companies.
Here is the list of publicly traded companies or those that are part of a publicly traded company. It is broken down by the key groups used by Time: Innovators, Disruptors, Leaders, Titans and Pioneers.
Innovators
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<li>On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>): footwear</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): Chinese e-commerce</li>
<li>Nintendo Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>): video games</li>
<li>BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>): electric vehicles</li>
<li>Gap, unit of Gap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>): apparel</li>
<li>Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>): sports and outdoor retailer</li>
<li>EssilorLuxottica (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLOY#OTC">ESLOY</a>): sunglasses, optical wear</li>
</ul>
Disruptors
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<li>Waymo, unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</li>
<li>Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>): fitness centers</li>
<li>Elf Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): beauty products</li>
<li>Poppi, unit of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): beverages</li>
<li>UFC, unit of TKO Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKO#NYSE">TKO</a>): fighting sports league</li>
<li>Pop Mart (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMRTY#OTC">PMRTY</a>): pop culture retailer</li>
<li>Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): cryptocurrency trading platform</li>
<li>SharkNinja Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>): home appliances</li>
</ul>
Leaders
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<li>Engie (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENGIY#OTC">ENGIY</a>): energy company</li>
<li>Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>): industrial and logistics real estate</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NASDAQ">NET</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): biotechnology, healthcare</li>
<li>Duolingo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>): mobile learning</li>
<li>BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): financials</li>
<li>Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>): automotives</li>
<li>LinkedIn, unit of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Coursera Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>): online learning</li>
</ul>
Titans
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): conglomerate</li>
<li>Comcast, NBC Universal, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): media and entertainment</li>
<li>L'Oreal (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRLCY#OTC">LRLCY</a>): beauty company</li>
<li>DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>): food delivery</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): social networking</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): a software company</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): e-commerce</li>
<li>Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): consumer products</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): financial technology</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): Latin American e-commerce</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): retailer</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): streaming</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Universal Music Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNVGY#OTC">UNVGY</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>): music publishing</li>
</ul>
Pioneers
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<li>ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>): semiconductors</li>
<li>Equinor ASA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>): oil and gas</li>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>): medical devices</li>
<li>Softbank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>)(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>): telecom and e-commerce conglomerate</li>
<li>CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>): gene editing</li>
</ul>
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Why It's Important: Nearly half of this year's list includes companies that are publicly traded or part of publicly traded companies. This means investors can get exposure to what Time considers some of the most influential companies in the world.
Some of the companies are newer to the public market, which could mean that the 50+ companies that are not yet public could be among IPOs to watch for in the second half of 2025 and beyond.
Some of the most recognizable private companies on this year's list include OpenAI, Polymarket, Anthropic, Anduril, Beast Industries and SpaceX.
When seeking companies that can drive revenue growth and gain customer and consumer adoption, the most influential lists can be a valuable starting point for investors.
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44 Public Companies Make Time's Most Influential List: Coinbase, UFC, Nintendo, Netflix And More Stocks Investors Can Buy

A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">third and final season </a>of the hit series "Squid Game" hits streaming platform Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) on June 27.
Fans of the show and Netflix shareholders are likely excited to see the potential high viewership of the final iteration of the series that began in 2021 and smashed records.
Here&#8217;s a look back at the release of &#8220;Squid Game&#8221; and how much investors could have made following Netflix&#8217;s success.
What Happened:&nbsp;The nine-episode first season of &#8220;Squid Game&#8221; was released on Sept. 17, 2021, and went on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40112559/squid-game-season-2-ignites-august-buzz-with-netflixs-christmas-lineup-including-nfl-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;to break records&nbsp;</a>for the streaming platform.
Hundreds of millions of households around the world watched the first season in its first month of release, with Netflix reporting a record of 1.65 billion hours of the series streamed during its first four weeks.
Set in South Korea, the series centered on a secret contest of 456 players facing financial hardships who were competing for a huge cash prize of 45.6 billion South Korean won, or around $38.5 million.
The players quickly learn that the children&#8217;s games they must win are lethal — losing means death, with only one survivor allowed to remain.
Still ranking as Netflix&#8217;s most-watched series, the first season&nbsp;<a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular/tv-non-english" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has&nbsp;</a>more than 265 million viewers with over 2.2 billion hours watched.
A highly anticipated second season was released on Dec. 26, 2024, with seven new episodes. The series had 68 million viewers during its first week, setting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show">new Netflix premiere record.</a>
The third and final season brings back Seong Gi-hun (aka Player 456), portrayed on screen by&nbsp;Lee Jung-jae.&nbsp;Director and writer&nbsp;Hwang Dong-Hyuk&nbsp;also returned for the third season.
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Investing $1,000 in NFLX Stock:&nbsp;Netflix stock soared to previous all-time highs back in November 2021, helped by the COVID-19 pandemic and more people streaming movies and shows at home with movie theaters shut down.
The critical reception to &#8220;Squid Game&#8221; and the series being talked about around the world may have also contributed to Netflix&#8217;s stock surge.
Netflix stock began falling in late 2021 and traded down into 2022 before beginning an upward trend that led to new all-time highs set in 2024 and multiple times throughout 2025.
On Sept. 17, 2021, Netflix stock hit a high $590.28. An investor could have purchased 1.69 NFLX stock with $1,000 at the time.
Today, the $1,000 investment would be worth $2,208.27 based on a price of $1,306.67 at the time of writing. This represents a return of 120.8% over the nearly the past four years.
For comparison, the same $1,000 invested in the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>),which tracks the S&amp;P 500, could have purchased 2.25 shares on Sept. 17, 2021. That investment would be worth $1,376.71 today, up 37.7%.
While small investors wouldn't come close to earning the $38.5 million "Squid Game" prize, betting on Netflix stock at the show's release would have beaten the S&amp;P 500's returns.
In fact, the $1,208 gained in profits along the way could pay for a Netflix streaming subscription for many months. An investor could cash out the profits and pay for the Standard $17.99 monthly plan for 67.1 months, or more than 5.5 years. Those willing to sit through ads could use the $1,208 in profits to pay for 151.2 months of Netflix with ads ($7.99), or more than 12 and a half years.
What's Next: While "Squid Game" may be coming to an end, it's far from the end of Netflix's streaming success.
Netflix will also continue to look to its "Squid Game" intellectual property with a mobile game and as part of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39439112/will-netflix-save-shopping-malls-new-experiences-a-potential-game-changer-for-retail-center">growing experiences business.</a>
The company will also be releasing the second season of "Wednesday" in two parts across August and September. A new "Stranger Things" season will be released<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/45734958/netflix-creates-christmas-day-dilemma-how-nfl-games-stranger-things-season-5-could-complicate-holidays"> in three parts</a> across November and December.
Netflix will also air two National Football League games on Christmas Day 2025.
It's shaping up to be an exciting last six-plus months for Netflix and more all-time highs could be in store for the stock.
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This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.

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If You Invested $1,000 In Netflix Stock When 'Squid Game' Was Released, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Investing in stocks isn't easy. You have to stay on top of multiple companies and predict how the future will unfold. While investors confidently hold on to stocks during bullish cycles, many of these same investors fold during bearish markets.
Many Redditors discussed stocks they sold too early in a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/1ley7km/what_stock_did_you_sell_too_early_and_deeply/">recent post</a> that is gaining momentum. Some Redditors lost out on massive, life-changing returns just by exiting reliable companies during corrections.
"If I waited a year, I would be 10x," one Redditor stated when talking about buying Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in 2020 and selling at breakeven in 2022.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Volatility Led To Many Exits</h2>
One investor regretted selling Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares eight years ago. Another investor sympathized and said they also sold Tesla eight years ago, citing 10% daily swings as the main reason for exiting.
Tesla was one of the biggest winners during the pandemic and has gone up by more than 1,000% over the past eight years. While some posts contained nothing more than people talking about their losses, this one contains a valuable lesson.&nbsp;
If you invest in a company for the long run, you have to endure volatility. Sharp price swings are especially common for growth stocks that have tremendous long-term potential. Ignore the price swings and consider where the company will be in the next decade.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fears Are Overblown</h2>
Another Redditor mentioned that they owned 1,000 shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) about 18 years ago. Netflix doesn't receive as much attention since the FAANG acronym is out of style, but it's still a top-performing stock, especially for early investors.
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Netflix shares have gained anywhere from 30,000% to 50,000% since 2007, depending on when investors bought their shares. That's a massive gain to lose out on, but 2007 was right before the Great Recession, so it was common for people to exit the markets frantically.
One commenter offered an interesting perspective on Netflix stock that highlights how some investors were thinking at the time.
"There were a lot of experts over the years, especially in the beginning, saying how other media companies were going to make [Netflix] irrelevant or basically put them out of business."
Those concerns were unfounded, and it goes to show that some people forecast the absolute worst-case scenario. These overblown narratives may have caused some investors to abandon ship, especially during the Great Recession.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Profits Don't Feel Good If You Leave A Lot Of Money On The Table</h2>
Some people posted impressive gains in the comments section that don't feel so good knowing how the assets performed in the long run. One investor bought a bunch of Bitcoin at $0.50 apiece and sold them for $250 to buy a house. It's the type of gain you rarely get, but it still feels like the Redditor missed out on a great opportunity with Bitcoin now above $100,000 a coin.
Another Redditor thought they did well when they bought Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares for $2-$3 dollars and sold at $9.50. It's a 3x profit, but AMD stock now goes for more than $100 per share.&nbsp;
It's easy to beat yourself up about missing out on 10x returns, but most investors should love a 3x return. While it makes for entertaining content, dwelling on missed opportunities isn't the right approach for building long-term wealth. You can learn from your mistakes and commit to long-term investments instead of selling amid volatility.
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) stock surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX">need to know</a>. 
What To Know: Netflix has been a key contributor to the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) ETF&#8217;s recent &#8220;Golden Cross,&#8221; a bullish signal for a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46095199/netflix-meta-microsoft-power-qqqs-golden-cross-is-the-rally-just-beginning">long-term uptrend</a>. 
Year-to-date, Netflix has been a standout performer within the ETF, boasting a remarkable 44% gain, outpacing other tech giants such as Meta Platforms and Microsoft Corp.
This impressive run highlights the success of its current content strategy and the effective monetization of its advertising tiers. The streaming giant&#8217;s strong market performance also comes as the broader Nasdaq-100 reached a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46100531/trump-nato-nvidia-chipmakers-nasdaq-record-high">all-time high</a> Wednesday.
Adding to the bullish sentiment, recent insights from a former executive reveal Netflix&#8217;s ambitious long-term strategy to expand <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/06/46068875/from-squid-game-trials-to-bridgerton-balls-ex-insider-says-netflix-is-quietly-building-a-real-world-empire-a-disney-style-ecosystem-in-the-works">beyond streaming</a> into real-world experiences. The company is developing Netflix House venues and immersive events based on popular franchises such as Squid Game and Bridgerton.
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This strategic pivot, reminiscent of Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s ecosystem, aims to create new revenue streams and deepen customer loyalty by translating its popular intellectual property into tangible, immersive attractions, potentially signaling a new era of growth for the company.
Analyst Ratings: Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">analysts</a> have recently reaffirmed their confidence in Netflix, issuing a series of positive updates in June. 
On June 20, Pivotal Research maintained its Buy rating and significantly raised its price target to $1,600 from $1,350.
That same day, Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating, boosting its price target to $1,500. This follows similar bullish sentiment from earlier in the month, with Oppenheimer maintaining an Outperform rating on June 12 and increasing its price target to $1,425.
Similarly, on June 4, UBS held its Buy rating while raising its target to $1,450, reflecting a consensus of strong optimism for the stock&#8217;s future.
NFLX Price Action: According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Netflix closed lower by 0.30% to $1,275.25 on Wednesday afternoon. NFLX has a 52-week high of $1,298.00 and a 52-week low of $588.43.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share — or fractional share — of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, in Netflix&#8217;s case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) just flashed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a>, and it's not just a technical footnote &#8211; it's a bullish billboard.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golden Cross Confirms The Breakout</h2>
A Golden Cross occurs when the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crosses above the 200-day SMA, a widely watched indicator that often signals the start of a longer-term uptrend. And in QQQ's case, that signal is now backed by price strength and a powerful tech-heavy backbone.
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The ETF, which closed Tuesday at $539.78, is now trading above all key simple moving averages (SMA) &#8211; eight, 20, 50 and 200-day. The eight-day SMA sits at $531.40, the 20-day at $528.09, and the 50-day at $501.48 &#8211; each confirming strong upward momentum. 
Even the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) sits at 7.87, adding to the bullish case. With an RSI (Relative Strength Index) of 66.09, QQQ isn't yet overbought, but it's clearly heating up.
And the fuel? 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix, Meta, Microsoft Lead The Charge</h2>
Among the holdings, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are up 44.25%, 18.85% and 17.09% YTD &#8211; the top performers among QQQ's top 10 holdings in 2025.
While Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) are dragging, the market-cap heavyweights are still pulling weight &#8211; Meta riding AI monetization, Netflix cashing in on content strategy and ad tiers, and Microsoft powering ahead with cloud and enterprise strength.
The 52-week high of $540.81, set back in February, is now within whispering distance. If that level is cleared, QQQ may start attracting even more momentum chasers.
Investors looking for a growth barometer beyond individual stocks often use QQQ as a sentiment proxy for the Nasdaq 100. With a technical breakout now confirmed and tech bellwethers doing the heavy lifting, the question isn't whether QQQ is rallying &#8211; it's whether you&#8217;re already in.
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Fans of the hit Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) series "Squid Game" could have more reasons to celebrate this week, as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> third and final season</a> will be launched on the streaming platform, along with several games based on the hit series.
Netflix Bets on Mobile Game: Over the years, Netflix has been more aggressive in launching mobile games, especially ones <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39213738/netflix-reality-show-games-and-chill-streaming-giant-sees-success-from-interactive-games-ba">based on series </a>and movies on the company's streaming platform.
"Squid Game: Unleashed," which launched last year for the second season of the hit Netflix show, is getting updates for the third season and will also have more ways to play.
The <a href="https://www.squidgameunleashed.com/">game </a>will be playable on Google's Chromebook and large-screen Android devices, marking a first for a Netflix game, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/squid-game-unleashed-chromecast-gaming-news-roundup-1236438283/">Variety</a>.
"Squid Game: Unleashed" is a 32-player party royale mobile game featuring characters, challenges, and more from the hit series.
"You'll be able to experience immersive gameplay on a bigger screen, with keyboard and mouse support, updated control layouts and graphics that take full advantage of your device's display," a Google description reads.
According to the report, the game will receive updates tied to the third season of the game after its release, along with being available on more devices.
"Squid Game" season three will be released on Netflix on June 27. It will follow the second season, which premiered in December 2024 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42751367/netflix-posts-record-debut-with-squid-game-season-2-heres-how-many-people-watched-show">broke Netflix records </a>with 68 million views in its first week of release.
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Fortnite Piggybacks on Squid Game Mania: Hit battle royale game &#8220;Fortnite&#8221; from Epic Games, which is partially owned by Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), is also diving into "Squid Game" mania this week.
"Fortnite" is <a href="https://www.fortnite.com/news/fight-for-survival-in-reloads-squid-grounds-map?lang=en-US">releasing </a>a version of the game that, in its Reload mode, will feature key locations from the series, like the labyrinth and playground, and interactive games like "Red Light, Green Light."
The hit battle royale game will also feature bundles of in-game purchasable items, including guards&#8217; and characters&#8217; skins from the series.
"Fortnite's" partnership with "Squid Game" will be for a limited time and also include several tournament challenges where contestants can earn in-game items.
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According to a former Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) executive, the company is now aiming for something bigger, which goes beyond the purview of legacy streaming.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx">NFLX stock here</a>.
What Happened: On Monday, AlphaSense, an expert network that connects subject-matter experts with investors and analysts, shared the transcript of one such conversation between a former Netflix executive and an analyst, discussing the streaming giant&#8217;s future.
The expert here highlighted the company&#8217;s foray into building a physical, or real-world empire, not unlike that of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with its theme parks, cruises, merchandise and more.
They cite the upcoming Netflix House, Squid Game trials, and Bridgerton-themed balls as more than just novelty, and a strategic bet on customer retention and diversified revenue streams. 
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&#8220;This isn't just about buzz,&#8221; the expert explained. &#8220;It's a revenue stream, a retention play, and a way to deepen loyalty, more like Disney's ecosystem than HBO's content-first model.&#8221;
&#8220;One of the reasons why I think people love Netflix so much is because it actually almost has like a personality to it,&#8221; he says, pointing to how the company blends content with cultural relevance.
&#8220;For Squid Game we had something called the Squid Game trials where you could go and play six real-life Squid Game events in person,&#8221; the former exec said, using this as an example to illustrate the company&#8217;s efforts in translating its intellectual property into immersive events.
These experiences, including pop-up attractions, themed balls, and the upcoming Netflix House, are already being treated as a revenue stream. But more importantly, they're part of a long-game retention and brand strategy, they say.
The longer-term implication, he suggested, is that Netflix's value proposition is evolving. No longer just a streaming app, the company is building an ecosystem where screen content connects directly to physical consumer touchpoints, from branded experiences and immersive events to merchandise and more.
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Why It Matters: Last month, Netflix&#8217;s Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, stated that the company had pumped $125 billion into the U.S. economy from 2020 through 2024, citing over 900 productions and 140,000 jobs across all 50 states during these four years.
&#8220;People forget this is a real business,&#8221; he says, highlighting the sector&#8217;s overlooked economic clout when it comes to trade talks and federal policies.
When the company first announced its experiential entertainment venues last year, many experts and analysts saw it as something that would help <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39439112/will-netflix-save-shopping-malls-new-experiences-a-potential-game-changer-for-retail-center">save shopping malls</a> in the U.S.
Price Action: Shares of Netflix were up 1.80% on Monday, trading at $1,253.54, and are up 0.60% after hours.
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