Squid Game Season 2: Release window, cast, teaser trailer & more
NetflixSquid Game Season 2 returns this year! We’ve gathered all the latest information on Netflix’s hit show as it gears up for the highly-anticipated second chapter.
Out of nowhere, Netflix produced one of the biggest and best TV shows of the 2020s with Squid Game.
Millions flocked to the streaming service to binge the K-drama phenomenon. Naturally, then, a second season was quickly lined up.
It’s one of the most anticipated K-drama releases of 2024, and we’ve got all the details you need to get excited for Squid Game Season 2.
Contents:
- Is there a Squid Game season 2 release date?
- Squid Game season 2 plot
- Casting details for Squid Game season 2
- Is there a Squid Game season 2 trailer?
Is there a Squid Game Season 2 release date?
There isn’t an official release date yet, but star Lee Jung-jae revealed the show will return in December 2024.
NetflixNetflix confirmed Season 2’s 2024 release immediately, though no exact date was given. Lee recently spoke with Business Insider about his role in the Star Wars series The Acolyte and revealed Squid Game “will be released in December.”
According to What’s on Netflix, Squid Game was set to start filming its second season in July 2023 and continue for 10 months, which means production should be just about complete now.
While Season 1 reportedly took Dong-hyuk 10 years to write, thankfully this season didn’t take quite as long.
When asked early on, Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos did confirm the hit series would return, saying, “Absolutely. The Squid Game universe has just begun.”
Although it’s been renewed for a second outing, it appears bigger plans are in motion too. The show’s creator told Korean broadcaster KBS (via Korea Times): “I’m in talks with Netflix over Season 2 as well as Season 3.”
Squid Game Season 2 cast
Lee Jung-Jae will reprise his role as Seong Gi-hun. Additionally, Lee Byeong-Heon as Hwang In-ho, Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo as the participant recruiter will return for Squid Game Season 2.
NetflixWhen discussing the return with Deadline, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk suggested he’ll “try something to bring back [dead characters] in Season 2.” That could mean anything from brief flashbacks to potential throwback episodes set before or during the first batch of episodes.
“So many characters died, especially beloved ones. I’m sorry I killed them so easily; I didn’t know this was coming,” he told Reuters. Hwang also wants to “revive Ji-young, but her best friend Sae-byeok also died.”
But given how Season 1 wraps itself up, we’re expecting to see a virtually entirely new lineup in Season 2. While it probably won’t happen, the director even expressed interest in nabbing Leonardo DiCaprio for the series.
As for unfamiliar faces, the second season has cast more actors playing undetermined roles. Kang Ha-Neul, Yim Si-Wan, Park Sung-Hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun have all been added to the roster.
Eight new cast members were also announced on June 29, 2023. Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an are all on board for Squid Game Season 2.
The new chapter will also introduce a boyfriend for Young-hee, the infamous animatronic doll from the Red Light, Green Light game. Who will voice Cheoul-su remains to be seen.
Squid Game Season 2 cast:
- Lee Jung-Jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Lee Byeong-Heon as Hwang In-ho
- Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Gong Yoo as the recruiter
- Kang Ha-Neul
- Yim Si-Wan
- Park Sung-Hoon
- Yang Dong-Geun
- Park Gyu-young
- Jo Yu-ri
- Kang Ae-sim
- Lee David
- Lee Jin-uk
- Choi Seung-hyun
- Roh Jae-won
- Won Ji-an
What will Squid Game Season 2 be about?
Squid Game Season 2 will follow Seong Gi-hun as he looks to take down those behind the titular torture contest. It will also deal with the fallout of Gi-hun choosing to remain in Korea instead of joining his daughter in the US.
The second outing will hopefully shine a new light on the mysterious games and show us even more of the people who run them. More details will no doubt emerge as Season 2 moves along in production and the first trailers rollout.
Actor Lee Jung-jae told People: “I have no idea what will happen or the scale of it, but the only thing [director Hwang] did tell me was that Seong Gi-hun is going to be in the show again, and he’s going to be playing in the arena again.”
Is there a trailer?
On February 1, 2024, Netflix unveiled a first look at Squid Game Season 2 with the return of Gi-hun and official images.
The first look at Gi-hun takes place after the first season finale with Gi-hun at an airport. He gets a call, likely from Front Man, about soon regretting his decision. But Gi-hun warns him he will do everything possible to find him.
A first look at the K-drama also reveals Gi-hun having gotten rid of the red hair and facing the Salesman once again. Fans also meet a new character played by Sweet Home actor Park Gyu-young.
On June 17, 2023, Netflix unveiled the first teaser trailer of Squid Game’s second season. The video aired during the streaming service’s TUDUM event and featured several cast members.
That’s all we know about Squid Game Season 2 for now. Until more is revealed, check out our guides to the best TV shows streaming this month, and the most binge worthy TV shows of all time. You can also look ahead to other Netflix releases like Stranger Things Season 5, Virgin River Season 6, and Wednesday Season 2.
