Squid Gameis almost ready to roll out the red carpet for more desperate players, andPlayer 456 is back to try and bring an end to the brutal struggle of life and death.Netflix has been teasing the new series for weeks, and now, fans have their best look yet at the return of the streamer’s biggest ever hit.
Valued at nearly $900 million, ironically, the anti-capitalist Korean thriller created by Emmy-winning creative Hwang Dong-hyuk won the hearts of fans and critics alike upon its release in 2021. Quickly becoming a worldwide phenomenon,Squid Game became one of the biggest shows on the planet, spawning online games, playground trends, and even its own reality show calledSquid Game: The Challenge,where fans participated in real-life games. Without being killed off, of course.
Now, Netflix is gearing up for the long-awaited release of Season 2. WithSeason 3 already approved and set for streaming in 2025, the original series is quickly turning into a full-blown and well-played-out franchise. Director David Fincher, known for pushing the envelope with films like his modern classicFight Club,is even getting in on the deadly action, making his next project an English adaptation of the gory series. It seems like everyone wants a piece of theSquid Gamepie.
After announcing a release date of December 26 earlier this year,Netflix finally unveiled the full trailer.Fans are dying to know more about the messed up world ofSquid Gameand Netflix’s new trailer delivers just that. Check out the newestSquid GameSeason 2 trailer below.
‘Squid Game’ is Back, Bigger Than Ever Before
Squid GameSeason 2 is exploringa new group of playersportrayed by actors including Yim Si-wan (Unlocked), Kang Ha-neul (The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure), and Park Sung-hoon (The Glory). However, the second season will also include some fan-favorite returning characters, like the last man standing, Seong Gi-hun; Player 456, played by Lee Jung-jae; and masked Front Man played by Lee Byung-hun. The Recruiter for the games, played by Gong Yoo, will also be returning along with Hwang Jun-ho, a detective on a mission, played by Wi Ha-jun.
Compared to the production of the first season of the Korean series produced by Firstman Studio,Season 2 seems much more extensive, even peeling back the curtain on the creators of the grotesque game in the series' plot. There seems to be plenty of additions to the series' cast of characters, as well as enough returning ones to intrigue fans, and hopefully answer some of their questions.
Squid Game
In Squid Game, a mysterious invitation to join a competition is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. Four hundred fifty-six participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games to win 45.6 billion won. Games are selected from traditional Korean children’s games, such as Red Light and Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. To survive, competitors must choose their alliances carefully - but the further they go in the competition, the more likely betrayal will rear its ugly head.
