The Sandman is ruling Netflix’s global charts again despite all of the noise around its creator Neil Gaiman. The series, based on DC’s comic series, continues to be pulling in hundreds of thousands following its return with season 2 and inside days of its release on July 3, it climbed to the number two spot worldwide between June 30 and July 6.
It only fell behind The Waterfront, which was sitting at the highest for weeks. Nevertheless, with 5.3 million views in its first few days, the response was removed from quiet.
Neil Gaiman Controversy Doesn’t Slow Down The Sandman’s Popularity
In keeping with Screenrant, this just isn’t the primary time The Sandman has done well. Even season 1, which dropped much earlier, ranked number 9 on the worldwide charts just just a few days back. As of now, The Sandman holds the third position just behind the South Korean sensation Squid Game (#1) and Under a Dark Sun (#2), per Flixpatrol.
All hail the king. The Sandman Season 2 is the #1 most watched English-language series on Netflix this week! pic.twitter.com/RjYEYbv44h
— The Sandman (@Netflix_Sandman) July 16, 2025
The controversy around Gaiman, who faced multiple s-xual assault accusations in 2024, doesn’t appear to have slowed things down much. While debates proceed within the background, viewers have clearly returned for Dream and his realm.
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 Release Date Locked In
The second volume of season 2 arrives on July 24. Netflix, with volume 1 pulling such strong numbers so fast, shall be watching closely. The show’s momentum has not dipped much, and the second half is prone to proceed that upward curve.
Nevertheless, even with this success, The Sandman won’t be coming back for more. It was planned as a two-season run from the beginning and Gaiman’s allegations didn’t result in its end because the story was all the time meant to wrap up with Dream’s arc in season 2.
Endlessly devoted – then and now. Watch The Sandman Season 2 Vol. 1 now. pic.twitter.com/Jf6Vrnh96g
— The Sandman (@Netflix_Sandman) July 4, 2025
Now, as each The Sandman and The Witcher head toward their finales, Netflix could also be preparing to fill the dark fantasy gap.
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