The countdown is over: the second season of SQUID GAME will be available only on Netflix from December 26th.
The history of Squid Game – Squid Game shocked the world with its release in 2021, quickly becoming one of the most-watched series on Netflix globally. Accumulating more than 1.65 billion hours of viewing from more than 142 million households in its first 28 days, the series reached #1 on the Top 10 in 94 countries.
In addition to its enormous success with audiences, the series has won prestigious awards and has been praised for its fresh commentary on a modern society immersed in ruthless competitiveness, all told against the backdrop of nostalgic children's games, transforming everything that is Squid Game – its art, music, aesthetics and games – into a global cultural phenomenon.
Details about the series
- SYNOPSIS: Three years after winning the Squid Game, Player 456 gives up on going to the United States and returns with a new purpose in mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another deadly challenge with new contestants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmy® by becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, is once again at the helm of the series as director, writer and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from season 1, with a stellar roster of new cast members, 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, Jo Yu-ri and Won Ji-an, who complete the new season's ensemble of eclectic characters.
- RELEASE DATE: December 26, 2024
- WRITER/DIRECTOR: Hwang Dong-hyuk
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Kim Ji-yeon, Hwang Dong-hyuk
- PRODUCED BY: Firstman Studio
- MAIN CAST: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, Gong Yoo, 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
- VILLAGE: South Korea
