If you’re a fan of the Netflix K-drama TV series Squid Game, it’s time to celebrate! Netflix recently announced the second season of Squid Game, the most successful and one of the best TV series available on the platform. The announcement came through the official Netflix social channels, which aroused the interest of fans around the world. Initially, screenwriter-director Hwang Dong-hyuk mentioned the development of the series. He wasn’t sure it would work though, as most of K’s dramas end in one season. Fortunately, this record-breaking series was loved by fans and was motivating enough for Netflix to officially ignite the Squid game in season two.
However, we still have limited knowledge of how the show progressed after last season’s Cliff ending. That’s why we’ve created this detailed guide to answer all your burning questions. So let’s see what to expect from the second season of Squid Game, including a returning cast, story ideas, release date and more.
Squids Season 2: Everything You Need to Know (June 2022)
Spoiler Warning : The post features heavy spoilers for Squid Season 1, so proceed as you see fit.
The release date for the second season of Squid
In an interview with Vanity Fair, director Hwang mentioned that viewers can expect the launch of the second season of Squid in late 2023 or early 2024 . During the interview, Hwang revealed that he only wrote three pages of the script and was unsure how to move the story further. He mentioned that audiences will see more games that will test humanity multiple times.
Neither Netflix nor the producers of Squid have officially announced a release date for the second season. However, if Hwang is to be believed, the next Squid Game season will take place in late 2023. We will announce the confirmed release date as soon as the official information becomes available.
Squid Game Season 2: Trailers
At the time of writing, Netflix has only released a short trailer for the second season of Squid Game. The streaming company posted a surprise on June 12, 2022, mentioning “Red light … GREEN LIGHT!” plays from the TV show. The tweet further confirms that “Squid is officially back for Season 2!”
You can check out the iconic robot doll from the show’s first game in the trailer below:
Netflix has yet to release any official Squid Season 2 trailer. We’ll update this article with the first teaser trailer and other teasers as to when and when Netflix released them.
There was a message from writer, director, producer, and creator of Squid, Hwang Dong-hyuk, following the first teaser trailer. In another tweet, Hwang thanked fans and teased some interesting plot points and returning characters for Season 2. So let’s check out everything we know about the second season of Netflix’s biggest hit, Squid.
Squid Season 2: Cast Members
Hwang made it clear in his Twitter post (attached below) that Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is returning for Season 2 of Squid. The audience loved his performance in season 1 and it would be exciting to see what the character does next.
We know so far that he won the game, but instead of enjoying a cash prize of 45 billion yen (~ $ 35 million), he spent his days thinking about the atrocities that had happened on the hidden island. Gi-hun is an exciting character who escaped poverty, but his morals do not allow him to live in peace. So it would be exciting to see Jung-jae play a good-natured hero again. You can check out the original Twitter post from director Hwang here.
Hwang Dong-Hyuk writer, director, producer and creator @squidgame has a message for fans: pic.twitter.com/DxF0AS5tMM – Netflix (@netflix) June 12, 2022
In addition, Hwang suggested the return of Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) , the former cop who now oversees the game and leads the masked men in a cult-like group. In the first season, the protagonist shot his brother Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) , a policeman who sneaks into the island where the matches take place. However, the show has never confirmed his death, and fans expect to see Ha-joon in the role again.
With that, it would be interesting to see if Front Man shot his brother on purpose so as not to kill him. So the mystery surrounding these siblings, along with the story of how a cop became Front Man, is what season two might discover.
In addition, the handsome man with the game of ddakji in his bag (played by Gong Yoo ) returns in the second season. The last time we saw this character playing the game of ddakji in the train station was when Gi-hun spotted him from the other side. This means that he is still working with the dangerous organization and we will see more of him soon.
Headmaster Hwang also teased ” Cheol-su ” and mentioned him as Young-hee’s boyfriend . Young-hee is a killer robot doll from the Squid Game pilot in Red Light Green Light. Are there any more killer robots this season? Well, it looks like it, but only time will tell.
Squid Game Season 2: Details of the plot
The Squid Game Season 1 Finale ended with a cliff. We saw the main character Seong Gi-hun not boarding the plane when we realized the game was still active and the people behind it keeping an eye on him. It only makes sense that the story of season 2 will follow Gi-hun as the main character.
However, we have no idea what to expect from the plot. Writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk mentioned that it took him 12 years to prepare the final script for the first season and that he had no intention of continuing the story. That’s why a surprise awaits us.
The only clue we have at the moment is that someone else is continuing the game after Oh Il-nam (player 001) dies. Hwang mentioned in an interview with The Times that he would like to discover the origins of Front Man in the second season of Squid . Now that it’s confirmed he’s making his return in season two, audiences can expect the ex-cop to oversee the deadly game. Plus, who’s behind all of this and what steps Gi-hun can take to stop them is going to be exciting to watch.
At the end of the day, one thing is for sure, we can expect another round of The Squid Game in Season 2. This means that in each game we will see a different group of people fighting for their lives (probably new ones this time). We can expect to see more kills, betrayals and a dark mystery next season.
Where can I watch or stream Squid 2?
Squid turned out to be Netflix’s biggest hit in 2021. You can watch and stream the first season of Squid on Netflix. The program is available worldwide in almost every language. If you are not fluent in Korean like I am, you can change Netflix audio and subtitles to your preferred language. If you can’t find a show, we suggest you change your country / region on Netflix and try again. Season 2 of Squid Game will be available on Netflix following its official launch.
Frequently asked questions
Is the squid game based on a true story?
No, the squid game does not refer to any real-life incident. However, the creator of the TV show mentioned that the title was inspired by an actual children’s game he played. He was popular in the ’70s and’ 80s when Hwang was young. Meanwhile, the plot is a tribute to the popular survival comics in Korea.
What is Squid based on?
Squid is based on the popular Korean children’s game. Writer-director Hwang also mentions the popular Japanese film Battle Royal (2000) as one of the inspirations for this story.
Is there a season 2 of Squid?
Yes, it’s officially confirmed that Netflix has renewed Squid for a second season.
Does Squid Game Season 2 have a release date?
No, Netflix has not announced any official Squid Game 2 release date. However, while working on the second season’s script, Hwang’s writer and director mentioned that a release in late 2023 or early 2024 seems likely.
What is the release date for the second season of Squid in India?
Season 2 of Squid will air simultaneously in India and other countries. However, there is no official update on release date.
How many seasons will the Squid Game have?
Squid was originally created with a single season in mind. Netflix has now confirmed that we will see our second season. It is not known if Netflix plans to continue the series. However, director Hwang Dong-hyuk said in an interview that he is talking to Netflix about the production of season 2 and season 3, but nothing has been settled yet.
What is 5 Squid Games?
Squid players play 5 games when they are on the island. With the exception of the Dakji game they played outside, the remaining games are arranged in chronological order.
Red light, green light : The robot doll will eliminate anyone who moves through the red light or does not cross the final line before the timeout expires. Dalgona / Ppopgi : Participants must cut a candy shape of their choice. Only those who remove the shape without breaking it proceed to the next round. Tug of war : participants had to form teams and play the Tug of War match. The team that survived each round wins. Marbles : The participants had to divide up into pairs and play a game of marble with their partners. They can choose any marble game, but all marbles must be won to survive. A game of glass tiles: In this game, participants had to choose a number first. They were then asked to walk over the glass bridge in chronological order. If you step on the wrong plate, they will fall and die.
The other two players play the Squids Game at the end.
Are you excited for the second season of the Squids game?
Fans have shown a great love for Squid, and everyone is waiting for the Season 2 updates with bated breath. Therefore, we will be updating this article regularly to bring you the latest updates of the second season of Squid. I suggest bookmarking this page to get the latest news. Meanwhile, you can watch other popular Netflix movies and the best TV shows while you wait. If you come across any spicy rumors, leaks, or rumors about the show, do let us know in the comments below.
