Squid Game Season 2 Sets Premiere Date in New Teaser, Series to Conclude With Season 3
Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game will premiere on December 26th. Additionally, the streaming giant confirmed that the hit Korean drama will conclude with a third and final season, set to debut in 2025. The announcements were made via a captivating video teaser.
A Message from the Creator
Series creator, director, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk expressed his excitement in a heartfelt letter to fans. “I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story,” Hwang wrote.
Returning and New Cast Members
The second season will see the return of Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo. New cast members joining the series include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.
Official Season 2 Synopsis
The official description for Season 2 reads: “Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and end their vicious sport. Using his fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious place: looking for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. However, when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it.”
Production Details
Kim Ji-yeon also serves as an executive producer on Squid Game along with Hwang. Firstman Studio produces the series for Netflix.
A Record-Breaking Series
The first season of Squid Game is the most-watched television season in Netflix history. It received 14 Emmy nominations and won six, including awards for Best Director for a Drama Series (Hwang), Best Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung-Jae), and Best Guest Actress in a Drama (Lee You-mi). Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches. Mark your calendars for December 26th, and get ready for another thrilling season of Squid Game!
