"This Week's Release: 'Squid Game' Sequel Unveiled - Essential Information Recap"
As one of Netflix's most anticipated releases of 2024, "Squid Game" makes a comeback this week for its second season. Main star Lee Jung-jae is back in action, and his character is set on putting an end to the deadly game forever.
The first season of the South Korean drama introduced us to the deadly game, but in Season 2, former winner Seong Gi-hun returns three years later with a new mission: to shut it down for good. As Player 456, he must face a new set of games—including the infamous Red Light, Green Light from Season 1—while going up against the enigmatic mastermind behind "Squid Game".
Lee Jung-jae shared with Netflix's Tudum that his character has undergone significant changes since Season 1. “I had numerous chances to showcase the character's good heart in Season 1,” he said. “However, in Season 2, due to certain circumstances, there were fewer opportunities for that [ qualities ] to surface."
Read on to learn more about "Squid Game" Season 2, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
What Time Is "Squid Game" Season 2 Premiering On Netflix?
Squid Game Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT. All seven episodes will be available to stream at once.
What Will "Squid Game" Season 2 Be About?
“Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 decided against going to the States and returns with a new resolve,” the official Season 2 synopsis reads. “Gi-hun once more dives into the enigmatic survival game, embarking on a new life-or-death game with new participants drawn to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.”
At Netflix's Fall Edit event in November, showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk explained why Gi-hun returned to Squid Game after barely surviving the first time and winning the grand prize of 45.6 billion Korean Won.
“He wants to return to a ‘normal’ so-called life. [But] there’s something inside him that has already been broken, where he cannot return to the way he was before,” he explained. Although Gi-hun wants to reconnect with his daughter, “he understands ... that he has changed in a way where [that’s] no longer possible.”
Who Is In The "Squid Game" Season 2 Cast?
Several cast members will reprise their roles for Squid Game Season 2, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo.
Joining them are newcomers 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. Meet some of the players in Squid Game Season 2 below:
- Gi-hun, Player 456
- Myung-gi, Player 333
- Dae-ho, Player 388
- Gyeong-seok, Player 246
- Hyun-ju, Player 120
- Yong-sik, Player 007
- Geum-ja, Player 149
- Jung-bae, Player 390
- Jun-hee, Player 222
Is There A Trailer For Squid Game Season 2?
Netflix released the official Squid Game Season 2 trailer on Nov. 26, 2024, providing fans with a thrilling sneak peek of the deadly games. The teaser features the return of last season's winner, Gi-hun, as he confronts the mysterious Front Man in a nerve-wracking face-off. It also introduces new cast members navigating the chilling and intricate world of Squid Game.
Watch the full clip below.
The eagerly awaited "Squid Game Season 2" is now available for streaming on Netflix, following the success of its first season. Fans can once again immerse themselves in the world of this South Korean drama, which continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Netflix's most popular series, "Squid Game," is set to premiere its second season on December 26, at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT, with all seven episodes being made available at once for viewers' convenience.
[Referenced Text Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Screenrant, and Netflix's Official Press Release]
