Countdown to September 27, 2024, at 12:00 AM (US/PACIFIC TIM).
The exact release date is yet to be officially confirmed.
The official release date for Squid Game Season 2 has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be released in 2024. In June 2022, Netflix confirmed that the show would be renewed for a second season, with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk returning to write and direct. Hwang has said that he is still working on the story for season 2, but he has shared some details about what fans can expect.
He has said that the second season will focus on Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) journey to bring down the Squid Game organization. He has also said that new characters will be introduced, including the Front Man’s (Lee Byung-hun) brother.
Squid Game Season 2 Overview
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | Fall 2024 (expected) |
| Number of episodes | 9 (confirmed) |
| Episode runtime | Unknown |
| Setting | South Korea |
| Cast | Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-joon, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-ryeong, and Kim Si-hun |
| Plot | Gi-hun returns to the Squid Game to bring down the organization behind it. He will be joined by a new group of players who are also looking for revenge. |
Squid Game Season 2 Cast
The cast of Squid Game season 2 includes Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho, Gong Yoo as the salesman, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-Hoon and Yang Dong-Geun.
Squid Game Season 2 Plot
According to a report in Dexerto, the plot of season 2 will showcase Seong Gi-Hun having a new red hairstyle. It will follow the fallout of Gi-Hun who will remain in Korea instead of joining his daughter in the US. The plot will highlight a new shade of light on the mysterious game
How many episodes could be in Squid Game Season 2?
Squid Game Season 2 will have 9 episodes, just like the first season. This was confirmed by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk in an interview with Vanity Fair.
Hwang said that he wanted to keep the number of episodes the same for the second season because he wanted to create a “standalone” story that could be enjoyed by both new and old viewers. He also said that he wanted to make sure that each episode of the second season was as “high quality” as the episodes in the first season.
Squid Game Season Highlights
Season 1: Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes. The game is based on traditional Korean children’s games but with lethal consequences. The season follows the story of Seong Gi-hun and his fellow contestants as they try to survive the games.
Season 2: The plot of season 2 will showcase Seong Gi-Hun having a new red hairstyle. It will follow the fallout of Gi-Hun, who will remain in Korea instead of joining his daughter in the US. The plot will highlight a new shade of light on the mysterious game.
