As the year winds down, Hollywood’s monster genre continues to roar, but it’s a Norwegian franchise that’s truly shaking the ground for Netflix. While a major sequel is slated for 2025, the streaming giant just unleashed its latest installment—and viewers can’t look away.

Released on December 1, Troll 2 has stormed the global charts, claiming the #1 spot for non-English films on Netflix. But here’s the twist: its success is breathing new life into the original film, too. During the week of December 1–7, 2025, both movies surged in viewership, proving this franchise has serious staying power.

Let’s break down the numbers.

The Current Netflix Non-English Film Rankings (Week of Dec 1–7, 2025)

Title	Views	Runtime	Hours Viewed
Troll 2	29.3 million	1:45	51.2 million
Troll (2022)	5.3 million	1:44	9.1 million
Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari	2.6 million	2:12	5.8 million
Aaryan (Tamil)	2.5 million	2:18	5.4 million
The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2	2.2 million	1:34	3.4 million

Why This Sequel’s Success Isn’t a Fluke

The original Troll, directed by Roar Uthaug, debuted in December 2022 and instantly became a global phenomenon. Netflix data shows it amassed 75.8 million hours viewed in its early run. Today, it holds the title of Netflix’s most popular non-English movie ever, with over 103 million total views.

Troll 2 is already nearly a third of the way to matching that historic success. If momentum holds, it could easily crash into Netflix’s All-Time Top 10 non-English films, potentially dethroning titles like Through My Window (61.1 million views).

The Critical Divide: Audiences Love It, Critics Don’t

Here’s where it gets interesting. Despite its viewership dominance, Troll 2 has faced a strikingly cold reception from critics.

On Rotten Tomatoes:

• Critics Score: 50% (based on 16 reviews)
• Audience Score (Popcornmeter): 37%

This stands in stark contrast to the first film, which earned a 90% critics score and a 51% audience score. Clearly, there’s a disconnect—but it isn’t slowing viewers down.

What’s Next for the Troll Franchise?

The sequel brings back key cast members, including Ine Marie Wilmann as Nora Tidemann, with a script penned by Espen Aukan and director Roar Uthaug.

With such strong streaming numbers, the question now is: will there be a Troll 3? Netflix has yet to greenlight another sequel, and the potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition could shift priorities. But if viewership remains this robust, the franchise’ future looks anything but set in stone.

Stream the Phenomenon

Love monster movies, epic Norwegian landscapes, or just a good old-fashioned creature feature? Both Troll and Troll 2 are streaming now on Netflix. See what everyone’s watching—and decide for yourself if the critics got it wrong.