'Squid Game' 2 premiere date announced, new trailer revealed
The second season of Squid Game is coming soon.
Netflix announced that the hit series' upcoming installment is coming on Dec. 26 as it dropped a new trailer that said, "The real game begins with Season 2."
In a letter posted on the teaser's description box, the show's director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk expressed his excitement for the release of the new offering.
"I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season. On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, 'Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game.' It almost felt surreal," he began.
"I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years, as well. 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," he wrote.
Hwang Dong-hyuk also announced the final season of the Netflix hit, which will premiere in 2025. "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. We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come," he continued.
Netflix gave a first look at the next installment in February via an 18-second teaser, where Seong Gi-hun is seen talking to someone on the phone. "You’ll regret your decision," the caller tells him. To which, the protagonist says, "I will find you. No matter what it takes."
Squid Game 2 will feature the original cast from Season 1 including Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo.
New players completing the cast are Korean actors Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Yang Dong-geun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and former member of the K-pop group BigBang, Choi Seung-hyun (also known as T.O.P).
Squid Game follows the story of 456 individuals, who are buried in financial debt, playing a series of thrilling, deadly games. Only one winner would bring home the jackpot prize of 45.6 billion Korean won (P2 billion).
The first season premiered in October 2021 and has become one of Netflix’s hit series, garnering nods and historic wins in prestigious awards shows like winning six Emmys in 2022.