Squid Game Season 2 (Korean: 오징어 게임 시즌 2; RR: Ojingeo Game Season 2) is an upcoming South Korean survival thriller television series set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024. It is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 hit series Squid Game, created and directed by Hwang Dong-Hyuk. The first season became a global sensation, known for its intense portrayal of human desperation and societal inequality through deadly children’s games, drawing worldwide attention and critical acclaim.
The second season continues the story of Seong Gi-Hun, the winner of the first season’s brutal competition. Haunted by the trauma of his victory and fueled by his desire to uncover the truth behind the Squid Game, Seong Gi-Hun is drawn back into the deadly contest. Meanwhile, new participants from diverse backgrounds enter the game, all desperate to secure the ultimate cash prize, unaware of the horrors awaiting them. As alliances form and rivalries emerge, the stakes are higher than ever, and survival is only the beginning.
Squid Game Season 2 began production following its official announcement in 2022. The first script reading was held on June 23, 2023, with returning cast members alongside several new actors. The creator, Hwang Dong-Hyuk, has hinted that the second season will delve deeper into the origins of the Squid Game organization and explore the fates of key characters from the first season.
Squid Game Season 2 will be released globally on Netflix on December 26, 2024. A teaser trailer was released in September 2024, with the tagline “The game is not over yet,” suggesting that the deadly competition will continue with even more dangerous challenges.
The first season of Squid Game broke several records for Netflix, becoming the platform’s most-watched series and earning numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for Lee Jung-Jae. Season 2 is expected to continue the franchise’s legacy as a cultural phenomenon.