Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game” will premiere on December 26, 2024.
The announcement came with an electrifying teaser that merges the worlds of sports and suspense, setting the stage for the new season.
In addition to the premiere date, Netflix has confirmed that the series will conclude with a third and final season, slated for release in 2025. This news was shared across Netflix’s official social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with the posts reading, “The real game begins. Squid Game Season 2 is coming on December 26. The Final Season coming 2025.”
The teaser video, just under a minute long, begins with a close-up of people sprinting on a busy track. Amid the chaos of screams and falls, the camera focuses on the enigmatic Front Man, who ominously declares, “It’s been three years. Do you want to play a game?”
The official synopsis sheds light on the plot of Season 2: “Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport.
Using his fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious place: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it.”
Series creator, director, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk shared his excitement in an open letter to fans. “Seong Gi-hun, who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1, returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn’t seem to be an easy opponent this time either,” Hwang wrote. He hinted at the intense showdown between Gi-hun and the Front Man, which will culminate in the series finale in Season 3.
Hwang expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.” He assured fans, “We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride.”
As the release date approaches, fans eagerly await the continuation of Gi-hun’s gripping journey and the thrilling conclusion of “Squid Game.”