Squid Game will indeed have a Season 2 following the immense success of the first season on Netflix. Fans are eagerly awaiting new episodes after the cliffhanger ending. The show’s creator has confirmed that Season 2 will be released in 2024, and a preview has already been shared. The sequel will likely follow the main character, Seong Gi-hun, as he seeks revenge on the billionaires behind the deadly games. Discussions for a potential Season 3 are also underway.
The series Squid Game is confirmed to return for a second season. Following the astonishing success of its first season on Netflix and its dramatic cliffhanger, fans are eagerly anticipating new episodes. We will provide all the updates regarding the second season in this dedicated section, which we will keep regularly updated.
Even though Netflix hosts numerous hit series, some shows soar above the rest, creating an almost unbearable wait for fans. One such phenomenon currently on the list is Squid Game, season 2.
After the suspenseful finale of season 1, audiences were left wondering about the fate of Seong Gi-hun. It is now official: season 2 is indeed happening. Release date, cast details, and a recap of season 1, we’ve got it all laid out for you!
???? When is Squid Game season 2 set to release?
Hwang Dong-Hyuk, the director, creator, and writer of the series, has finally ended the speculation. Yes, season 2 of Squid Game is confirmed. In a letter to investors dated January 2024, Netflix announced that Squid Game S2 will be released in 2024! Just days later, a teaser was released, confirming the upcoming launch.
For context, Netflix initiated a real-life game show based on Squid Game in October 2023, titled Squid Game: The Challenge. This show features 456 contestants competing over 10 episodes for a prize of $4.56 million, marking the largest cash prize in reality television history. Due to the concept’s popularity, the streaming platform has also confirmed the production of a new season.
???? Who’s in the cast for Squid Game season 2?
Discussing the cast for season 2 of Squid Game at this stage is quite challenging. Spoiler alert! By the end of season 1, Seong Gi-hun is the sole survivor of the gruesome game orchestrated by the wealthy, following the suicide of his childhood friend Sang-woo, who took his own life to allow Seong Gi-hun to win. All the other participants we’ve followed throughout the episodes also met their demise, which was unsurprising given the rules of the competition.
Thus, Seong Gi-hun finds himself isolated in the final episode. Well, almost. A few characters survived simply because they were on the right side of the glass. This includes the organizers of Squid Game, namely the wealthy individuals who gather annually, as well as Hwang Jun-ho, the game’s host. There’s also the chance we may see Oh Il-nam, the game’s creator, who passed away in the season finale but might reappear to shed light on his backstory.
On that note, we can speculate on part of the cast for season 2:
It’s likely that new actors will join the ensemble in the second season. Moreover, it’s possible that deceased characters could return. This hints at a potential direction from the series creator, even though he is unsure how this will be accomplished. We will update this list as more information becomes available.
According to a statement from director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the second season will see the return of Gi-hun and the enigmatic Front Man. The note also indicates that “the man in the suit with the ddakji might be back” and that viewers will also be introduced to Cheol-su, Young-hee’s boyfriend.
???? What happened in Squid Game season 1?
Squid Game follows the story of Seong Gi-hun, a jobless, divorced man with a gambling addiction, whose parenting skills are questionable at best. Essentially, he leads a miserable existence. His situation worsens when he’s attacked by local gangsters to whom he owes money, and he also loses his wallet that contained a winning horse racing ticket. In despair, he encounters a mysterious salesman in the subway of Seoul. After humiliating him in a game of Ddakji, the salesman hands him a strange business card with a phone number.
With nothing to lose, Seong Gi-hun calls the number and finds himself abducted by strangers. They are all rendered unconscious and taken to a bunker on a deserted island. Surrounded by 455 other participants, he realizes he is part of an immense gambling game with billions of wons at stake. The objective is to win 6 games,