Squid Game 2 release date: What to expect? Check plot, cast, and everything you need to know about the Korean thriller
“Red light… GREENLIGHT!” Netflix tweeted to announce the season's renewal, referencing the iconic game from season 1 that captivated audiences worldwide. Creator Hwang noted, “It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life… and just 12 days for it to become the most popular Netflix series.” He expressed gratitude to fans, saying, “Thank you for watching and loving our show.”
What’s New in Squid Game Season 2?
According to People Magazine, the story picks up three years after Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) won the first contest. Now back with a «new resolution,» he dives once more into the deadly games, hoping to rescue new participants from the fate he narrowly escaped. The show’s synopsis teases, “Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.” This season, viewers will get a closer look at Gi-hun’s transformation, as he is no longer the naive player from the first season but a determined survivor with a mission.
Season 2 will also revisit and deepen existing storylines, including the complex relationship between The Front Man and his police officer brother, Hwang Jun-ho. As Hwang told The Hollywood Reporter, “If I end up creating season 2, I’d like to explore that storyline — what is going on between those two brothers?” This season will examine more backstories, from the recruiter who initially lured Gi-hun into the game to the motives of those behind the deadly
