The Netflix releases for the week of November 20 to 26, 2023 continue with the return of the platform’s biggest success. But in a completely unexpected and astonishing format.
It’s a great week for Netflix subscribers with the release of a legendary series, Batman the Animated Series. A cult show to see now, but not in full. The platform was only able to provide 65 episodes out of the 109 available. In recent hours, another very important license for the SVOD service has returned.
A huge new Netflix release for week 47 is here!
In addition to Batman The Animated Series, we remind you that the Netflix releases of the week contain a completely new animated film: Leo. A comedy that follows a 74-year-old lizard who lives his last moments with students. “In this initiatory musical comedy, Adam Sandler lends his voice to Leo. A lizard living out its final year as an elementary school pet”.
A little aperitif before the (very) big Netflix news of the day: Squid Game Le Défi. This is not season 2 of the ultra-popular Korean series, but a somewhat unusual reality show. Indeed, 456 people are invited to take on challenges based on those from the original show to win $4.56 million. “In this televised competition, 456 real players compete in hopes of winning $4.56 million, a potentially life-changing prize. Through challenges inspired by the original series (and a few surprises), each participant’s strategies, alliances and character will be put to the test as competitors are eliminated..
The participants will therefore not fight for their survival, unlike the Netflix series, but for a big jackpot. The first five episodes of Squid Game Le Défi are online, but the following ones will arrive later.
- Part 1: November 22 (five episodes)
- Part 2: November 29 (four episodes)
- Part 3: December 6 (one episode)
Squid Game Le Défi available, other projects in development
Squid Game is still Netflix’s biggest hit today. The series has racked up more than 2.2 billion hours of views, which allowed it to surpass season 4 of Stranger Things. It was therefore logical that the firm with the red N wanted to capitalize a minimum on it, and this is only the beginning. Soon you will be able to try to win money with Squid Game slot machines. No, it’s not a joke. These will be installed in American casinos, but given the potential, it should end up being available everywhere in the world.
According to journalist Jeff Sneider, Netflix has also approached David Fincher – who has just released his film The Killer on the platform – to produce an American remake of Squid Game. A fairly credible rumor given the source, but which has not yet been confirmed. However, we know that David Fincher and Netflix must collaborate together at least until 2024. The two are in fact linked by an exclusivity contract which will end next year.
And Squid Game season 2 in all this? “Squid Game is officially returning for a season 2 » the platform announced last year. Director Hwang Dong-hyeok will also be returning, and that’s unfortunately the only information at the moment.