Squid Game Season 2, The second season of ‘Squid Game’ will start streaming from Netflix on December 26. The official Instagram handle of Netflix shared a sneak peek at the second season, and a wry reference to the ongoing Olympics, and wrote, “The real game begins, SQUID GAME SEASON 2 coming December 26.
Korean survival drama series Squid Game, which garnered global attention and became Netflix’s most-watched series when it released in 2021, is set to return with its highly anticipated second season. Netflix’s US social media accounts revealed that season 2 will premiere on December 26, 2024. This announcement has created a lot of excitement among fans who are eagerly waiting for the story to continue.
The real game begins. Squid Game Season 2 is coming December 26.
The Final Season coming 2025. pic.twitter.com/Y3fQJ7LA2h
— Netflix (@netflix) July 31, 2024
In addition to the premiere date of season 2, Netflix has also revealed the release schedule of the final chapter of the series. The third and concluding season of Squid Game is scheduled to debut in 2025. This will be the end of the saga that began with the explosive first season, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creative force behind Squid Game, who served as director, writer, and executive producer for the first season, expressed his excitement to return to the series. In a note shared with fans, Hwang said, “I’m thrilled to see that the seed that was sown in creating a new Squid game grows and bears fruit by the end of this story. We’re sure to We will try our best to bring another thrilling ride for you. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come.”
Meanwhile, Netflix India released a short teaser for season 2 along with the release date announcement. The teaser is titled, “The real game begins. Squid Game Season 2 coming December 26th, only on Netflix. The final season is coming in 2025,” hinting at the high-stakes drama and intense gameplay that fans can expect.
The upcoming season will see the return of the main cast from the first season. Lee Jung-jae, who played Song Gi-hun (Player No. 456), and Lee Byung-hun, who played the mysterious frontman, will reprise their roles. Additionally, Wei Ha-jun and Gong Yoo will also return. The series has also expanded its cast for season 2, including 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, Several prominent Korean actors are included, including Jo Yu-ri and Won Ji-an.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has expressed his eagerness to bring the series to its exciting conclusion. He added, “The fierce clash between the two worlds of Gi-hun and the front man will continue until the series finale with Season 3.” Fans of the series can expect an intense conclusion as the story reaches its final chapter in 2025.