Arcane 2 smashing the Netflix chart
It’s no big shock that Arcane Season 2 is a massive success, especially given the popularity of Season 1. However, the number of viewers tuning in for the first 3 episodes has been quite remarkable.
The show has become Netflix’s most popular series by a considerable margin, capturing an impressive audience on the platform. Its success isn’t limited to just a few major countries, either. Viewers from all around the globe are watching and enjoying it.
Netflix takes a bit of time to fully update their viewership numbers for the week, but the statistics site FlixPatrol has data from Arcane’s launch day on the streaming service. FlixPatrol tracks the popularity of shows by assigning points based on their position in each country’s rankings.
This helps show just how dominant a series is in different regions. While Arcane’s lead might not seem overwhelming by some measures, no one outside Netflix really knows how far ahead it is compared to other series in terms of total viewers.
For now, we can measure it’s success by the number of countries where it’s leading in viewership. Currently, it holds the top spot in an impressive 64 countries. In comparison, the next closest competitor, Outer Banks, is the most-watched show in only 8 countries.
It’s also important to remember that this isn’t the entire season of Arcane yet; Netflix is releasing it in three parts. The show is expected to attract even more viewers as each batch of episodes arrives, building anticipation up until the final episode on November 23.
This success is not only impressive but essential for Arcane. It’s the most expensive animated series ever made, with a production budget surpassing $250 million. To justify such a high cost, the show needed to secure the top spot on Netflix.
Moreover, Riot Games is celebrating the show’s return by adding Arcane-themed cosmetics across all their games, making the most of the hype surrounding this highly anticipated final season of Arcane.