Squid Game Season 2: All info on release, cast, story and more

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The deadly game show enters its second round. We summarize everything you need to know about the new season of Squid Game.

At the end of 2021, there was no getting around Squid Game: although the South Korean TV series was in development for a whopping 12 years, it became the most successful Netflix project of all time within a few days. So it’s no wonder that the announcement of a season 2 wasn’t long in coming.

What you should know about Season 2 of Squid Game: When does the second season of Squid Game start, what is the story about and which actors are appearing? In this overview, we have summarized all the important information known so far for you.

Table of contents:

  • Release: When does Squid Game 2 start on Netflix?
  • Cast: Who is in the cast?
  • Story: What is season 2 about?
  • Trailer: What’s already available to watch about season 2?
  • Sequels and Spin-offs: What happens to Squid Game after season 2?

All info about season 2 of Squid Game

Release: When does Squid Game 2 start on Netflix?

The Christmas season is going to be pretty brutal (and not just because of the food or the family).Season 2 of Squid Game will be released on December 26, 2024, on the streaming provider Netflix. There you can watch the series with a paid subscription.

The second season has three episodes less than the first and thus starts with a total of six episodes.The season will also be released in one go and will not be split into two parts like other projects of the streaming service.

Cast: What is the cast of Squid Game 2?

In June 2023, there was finally concrete information about the cast of the second season of Squid Game. At Netflix’s Tudum event, a cast of old acquaintances and, of course, completely new characters and actors was revealed. We now also know more about the cast of Squid Game: Season 2.

We know these actors from Season 1

  • Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
  • Lee Byung-hun as frontman Hwang In-Ho
  • Wi Ha-Jun as Hwang Jun-Ho
  • Gong Yoo as the Salesman/Man in the Suit

These actors are new

  • Yim Si-Wan (The Attorney, Emergency Declaration) as Lee Myeong Gi
  • Kang Ha-neul (The Attorney, Emergency Declaration) as Lee Myeong Gi
  • Park Sung-hoon (Dalui Yeonin, When the Camellia Blooms) as Dae Ho
  • Yang Dong-geun(The Forbidden Marriage, Hakgyo) as Park Yong Sik
  • Park Gyu-jung (Sweet Home) as No Eul
  • Jo Yu-ri as Kim Jun Hui
  • Kang Ae-Sim (Be Melodramatic, Move to Heaven) as Jang Geum Ja
  • Lee David (The Fortress) as No. 125
  • Lee Jin-uk (Sweet Home, Miss Granny) as Kyung Seok
  • Choi Seung-hyun (Tazza: The Hidden Card, Commitment) as number 230
  • Roh Jae-Won (Missing Yoon, Ditto) as number 124
  • Won J-an (D.P.)

Story: What is Squid Game 2 about?

Number 456 returns: Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) has made it his mission in season 2 to end the deadly games once and for all. To put his plan into action, he is taking part in them again. In doing so, he tries to persuade other candidates to join him and put an end to the tyranny together.

Thus, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) – the winner of the Squid Game in season 1 – did not travel to America to see his daughter, as the frontman recommended, but stayed in South Korea.

Other familiar faces from season 1: Also back is police officer Hwang Jun-Ho (Wi Ha-Jun), who survived the first season – even though he became quite dangerous to the game players. That’s because he was investigating the mysterious Squid Game and trying to educate the public about the truth. In season 2, his brother Hwang In-Ho also returns as the frontman. We’ll find out what awaits the two of them in the new season starting December 26, 2024.

Trailer: What’s there to see so far about Squid Game 2?

An official trailer brings number 456 back into play and the video clearly shows: It’s going to be pretty chaotic and brutal! Just take a look for yourself:

Sequels and Spin-Offs: What’s Next After Season 2?

Season 3: A third season has already been confirmed and is scheduled for release in 2025. The specific release date is not yet known, but we can probably expect a release around mid/end of 2025 The series about Gi-hun is expected to come to an end with the third season.

An animated film: As early as 2022, rumors of a planned animated film were heard. However, so far there has been no concrete information about the project. It is also not known whether it will be a continuation or a completely new idea in the form of a spin-off. So whether the work will ever see the light of day remains questionable.

New series by David Fincher (The Social Network, Seven): The director is said to be already working on a new show in 2025, which also takes place in the universe of the South Korean original. This will probably be a spin-off series rather than a remake or a reboot.

The real Squid Game: On November 22, 2023 a reality show based on the series appeared on Netflix. In Squid Game: The Challenge, 456 candidates compete against each other. The winner gets $4.56 million at the end. Of course, the games are nowhere near as deadly as in the original. You can watch a first teaser here:

What hopes and expectations do you have for season 2 of Squid Game? How much did you like the first season of the Netflix phenomenon? Are you excited that Hwang Dong-hyuk’s hit series is being built on, or could you do without the sequels and spin-offs? Let us know in the comments!