No one expected Squid Game to dominate pop culture when it was released by Netflix last year. Heck, even LeBron James got caught in the storm of discussion and rumors surrounding the series after the Los Angeles Lakers' All-Star said he didn't like the ending. But while the King's view did raise some eyebrows, Steven Spielberg's blunt opinion on the show has generated a large backlash on Twitter.

In a tweet by IndieWire, the award-winning director said Netflix's Squid Game proves that “unknown people can star entire miniseries and can be in movies.”

The said show was created by Hwang Dong-hyuk and follows a group of people plunged deep into debt who accept an invitation to compete for a large sum of money by playing well-known children's games in South Korea. What these individuals didn't know is that their very lives were at stake when they lose these games and only one will be left to claim the prize.

Since it was released last year, Squid Game has garnered massive acclaim from critics and the audience. Its success has also opened the door for more Korean content to be shown on Netflix.

Just a few days ago, Spielberg appeared as part of a PGA Awards panel and spoke about the Netflix hit series. During  his talk, the director said he enjoyed Squid Game while congratulating the streaming service for taking a chance on a show that was cast with “unknown people.” Spielberg then pointed out that US cinema constantly relied on domestic stars for their movies while Squid Game changed the math entirely.

Spielberg's views generated severe backlash on Twitter, with some expressing their disappointment over what they feel is US-centric perspective from the director.

As of this moment, Spielberg hasn't released any comment about this issue. What's certain, though, is that Squid Game has been renewed for a second season by Netflix. Although there's no official release date yet, fans will be sure to expect some sort of continuation or resolution to the show's unanswered questions.