Being one of the most popular shows on Netflix, Squid Game is returning for another thrilling season.
The show will feature Gi-hun's story as he continues to attempt unraveling the true intentions of the show and the Front Man.
Squid Game will also return for a third and final season next year.
As the players line up behind the dotted line once again, fans can gear up to watch the second season of Squid Game. The show that once took Netflix by storm and went viral overnight, is ready to narrate an all-new chapter with new characters and more interesting games with higher stakes.
The series promises to be as sinister as ever with the players giving the game their all just to live to see another day. Squid Game is undoubtedly one of the most popular shows on the streaming platform, being watched across the world.
It comes as no surprise that the platform wanted to renew the show and garner more viewership, which means more money! Here’s what we know so far about Squid Game season 2, which is set to drop on the platform in less than 2 months.
When is the Squid Game Season 2 set to begin?
Still from Squid Game season 2 | Credits: Netflix
Netflix has its Christmas present already wrapped and loaded for all its subscribers. The second season of one of the most anticipated shows on Netflix is set to release on December 26, 2024. In the meantime, the streaming mogul is releasing trailers and glimpses into the narrative of the show to get fans more excited than ever.
As we saw in the first season, Squid Game season 2 is going to be extremely competitive and life-threatening as all players aspire to win the ultimate prize and not lose in the face of such tough challenges.
Who is participating in Squid Game Season 2?
Still from Squid Game season 2 | Credits: Netflix
According to the first trailer, actor Lee Jung-jae who plays Gi-hun is returning for Squid Game season 2. Not only do we see a drastic change in his character and demeanor, but we will see him in an all-new avatar as he readies himself to overturn the run of the games.
He aspires to make everyone see the competition for what it truly is and what is at stake. Despite everything he went through in the first season, Gi-hun is motivated to unveil the deadliness of the game and put a stop to the emotional torture.
Another character set to return for the upcoming season is the mysterious Front Man, played by Lee Byung-hun. While we did not get a clear look at his intentions and aspirations in the first season, Squid Game season 2 might just unravel what he wishes to achieve with the games once and for all.
Other returning actors to Squid Game include Wi Ha-jun and Gong Yoo. Along with the seasoned cast, the ensemble show is adding more actors to the mix including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji.
What is Squid Game season 2 about?
Still from Squid Game season 2 | Credits: Netflix
Gambling with their lives continues as more citizens sign up for the deadly Squid Game. Either they will completely change their lives with a massive cash prize or lose everything in the process.
Season 2 of the incredibly successful show will dive deeper into the symbolism in the game and what it’s truly about. It is set three years after the first game ended with Player 456 as the winner. The director of the series, Hwang Dong-hyuk, revealed,
Season 2 explores how Gi-hun follows through on his words after leaving the airport. Gi-hun’s endeavor to find out who these people are and why they do what they do is the core story of Season 2.
To this, The Acolyte actor added,
In Season 1, there was room to show glimpses of Gi-hun’s various personalities, such as his optimistic nature and positive energy. This time, the focus was on his determination.
While the show was renewed back in 2022, the director of the series hopes the season they have made is worth it for all the fans who have waited patiently.
Will Squid Game return again?
Still from Squid Game season 2 | Credits: Netflix
Emmy-winning Director Hwang was beyond thrilled to announce that the show will return for a final season after season 2. Squid Game has been a sensational hit for the cast as well as the makers, giving it a platform to reach more people, even the ones who don’t watch K-dramas on a regular basis.
