After waiting for almost three years, the online streaming giant Netflix has officially announced the much-awaited release date of Squid Game season 2. The survival thriller television series was one of the most-watched series in 2021. Additionally, Netflix has also made it clear that Squid Game’s season 3 will be the franchise’s last installment.
The series revolves around a secret competition in which people who are dealing with financial hardships risk their lives to win a huge cash prize. The series became an online hit when it first premiered on Netflix, and since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for season 2. So, here is what you need to know about Squid Game season 2.
When Will Squid Game Season 2 Release?
Netflix has announced the official release date of Squid Game season 2 by uploading a post that gives a sneak peek of the show on its social media handles. The post revealed that the new season of the thrilling series will be available on the streaming giant on Thursday, December 26th, 2024. The caption also stated that season 3 will be available in 2025.
In a subsequent Instagram post, Netflix shared a note written by director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-Hyuk. In the note, the creative force behind the series wrote that he was thrilled to see that the seed planted years back has been growing and that the story of Squid Game is nearing its end. He assured that he would do his best and bring yet another thrill ride.
However, Netflix has not yet revealed the release plans for the brand-new season and has not clarified if season 2 of Squid Game will be released in two parts. The streaming giant has also not stated anything about the number of episodes in season 2. But it is presumed that just like season 1, which had nine episodes, season 2 of the series will also contain nine episodes.
Who All Will Be In The Cast Of Squid Game Season 2?
The upcoming season of Squid Game will feature the main core cast members from the show’s first season and will also have some new prominent Korean actors. Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byun-Hun, Gong-Yoo, and Wi Ha-Jun will all reprise their roles in Squid Game season 2. The new season of the show has also expanded its cast and will include Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Gyu-Young, Park Sung-Hoon, Lee Jin-Uk, Yang Dong-Geun, Lee David, Choi Seung-Hyun, Kang Ae-Sim, Won Ji-An, Roh Jae-Won, and Jo Yu-Ri.
What Will Be The Storyline of Squid Game Season 2?
Squid Game season 2 will start three years after the tragic events of Squid Game season 1. The plotline of the brand-new season will follow player number 456, Song Gi-Hun, who Lee Jung-Jae plays. He is now the winner of the Squid Game, and in the new season, he will seek to uncover and destroy the organization that is behind this deadly and fatal competition. Also, the Squid Game season 2 will go deeper into the harrowing world of this lethal game. The victor of the Squid Game, Song Gi-Hun, will also discover the motives of those who orchestrate these kinds of games.
Is There A Trailer For Squid Game Season 2?
Though the streaming giant Netflix has officially revealed the release date of Squid Game season 2, it has not yet released a trailer for the new season. On the other hand, on its official Twitter page, Netflix has released a small teaser along with the release date of season 2 and season 3. In the tweet, the series’ streaming partner hinted at the intense gameplay that viewers can expect.
Ultimately, the series director, Hwang Dong-Hyuk, conveyed that he would bring the series to a thrilling conclusion. The fight between Song Gi-Hun and the two worlds of the Front Man will be seen in Squid Game season 3. However, season 3 will be the last chapter of this thrilling survival television series, which will premiere in 2025.
