At the end of 2021, there was no way around Squid Game: Although the South Korean TV series was in development for a whopping 12 years, it became the most successful Netflix project of all time within just a few days. So it's no wonder that the announcement of a season 2 didn't take long.
What you should know about Season 2 of Squid Game:When does the second season of Squid Game start, what is the story about and which actors appear? In this overview we have summarized all the important information known so far for you.
Table of contents:
- Release: When does Squid Game 2 start on Netflix?
- Cast: What does the cast look like?
- Story: What is Season 2 about?
- Trailer: What can you already see for season 2?
- Sequels and spin-offs: What's next for Squid Game after season 2?
All information about season 2 of Squid Game
Release: When does Squid Game 2 start on Netflix?
The Christmas season is going to be pretty brutal(and not just because of the food or the family):Season 2 of Squid Game will be released onDecember 26, 2024on the streaming provider Netflix. There you can watch the series with a paid subscription.
The second season has three fewer episodes than the first andstarts with a total of six episodes.The season also appears in one go and is not split into two parts like other projects on the streaming service.
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Cast: What does the cast of Squid Game 2 look like?
In June 2023 there was finally solid information about the cast of the second Squid Game season. At Netflix's Tudum event, a cast made up of old friends and of course completely new characters and actors was revealed. We now know other actors for Squid Game: Season 2.
We know these actors from season 1
- Lee Jung-jae asSeong Gi-hun
- Lee Byung-hun asFrontmann Hwang In-Ho
- Wi Ha-Jun asHwang Jun-Ho
- Gong Yoo asthe salesman/man in the suit
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These actors are new
- Yim Si-Wan(The Attorney, Emergency Declaration) als Lee Myeong Gi
- Kang Ha-neul(Dalui Yeonin, When the Camellia Blooms) als Dae Ho
- Park Sung-hoon(New World, Hunt) als Hyun Ju
- Yang Dong-geun(The Forbidden Marriage, Hakgyo) als Park Yong Sik
- Park Gyu-jung(Sweet Home) als No Eul
- Jo Yu-rias Kim Jun Hui
- Kang Ae-Sim(Be Melodramatic, Move to Heaven) als Jang Geum Ja
- Lee David(The Fortress) as Number 125
- Lee Jin-uk(Sweet Home, Miss Granny) als Kyung Seok
- Choi Seung-hyun(Tazza: The Hidden Card, Commitment) as Number 230
- Roh Jae-Won(Missing Yoon, Ditto) as Number 124
- Won J-an(D.P.)
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Story: What is Squid Game 2 about?
Number 456 returns:In Season 2, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) made it her mission to end the Death Games once and for all. In order to put his plan into action, he takes part in them again. He tries to persuade other candidates to join him and put an end to tyranny together.
So Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) - the winner of the Squid Game in season 1 - did not travel to America to see his daughter, contrary to the frontman's recommendation, but instead stayed in South Korea.
Other familiar faces from season 1:Also back in the game is police officer Hwang Jun-Ho (Wi Ha-Jun), who survived the first season - although he was quite dangerous for the playmakers. Because he investigated the mysterious Squid Game and tried to inform the public about the truth. Season 2 also sees his brother Hwang In-Ho return as frontman. We'll find out what awaits the two of them in the new season from December 26, 2024.
Trailer: What can we see so far for Squid Game 2?
An official trailer brings number 456 back into the game and the video shows clearly: It's going to be pretty chaotic and brutal! It's best to just take a look for yourself:
Sequels and spin-offs: What happens after season 2?
Season 3:A third season has already been confirmed and is scheduled to appear in 2025. The specific release date is not yet known, but we can probably expect a releaseMid/late 2025calculate. With the third season, the series about Gi-hun will come to an end.
An animated film:There were already rumors of a planned animated film in 2022. However, there has been no concrete information about the project so far. It is also not known whether this is a sequel or a completely new idea in the form of a spin-off. Whether the work will ever see the light of day remains questionable.
New series by David Fincher(The Social Network, Seven):, which also takes place in the universe of the South Korean original. This is probably what it ismore of a spin-off series than a remake or reboot.
Thereal
Squid Game:Am22. November 2023A reality show based on the series appeared on Netflix. In Squid Game: The Challenge, 456 candidates compete against each other. The winner ends up with $4.56 million. Of course, the games are nowhere near as deadly as in the original. You can watch a first teaser here:
What are your hopes and expectations for Season 2 of Squid Game? How much did you like the first season of the Netflix phenomenon? Are you happy that Hwang Dong-hyuk's series success is being built on or could you do without the sequels and spin-offs? Let us know in the comments!
