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The Big Picture Netflix has officially announced that the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game will premiere on December 26. In an exciting development for fans, the streaming giant also confirmed that the popular Korean drama has been renewed for a third and final season, set to debut in 2025. The announcement was made through a special video release, which also featured a heartfelt letter from series creator, director, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Season 2 will see the return of Lee Jung-jae as the protagonist, Player 456, alongside Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo. The cast expansion includes new faces such as Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, and more, promising to add a new angle with added intrigue to the series. According to the official description, the story picks up three years after Gi-hun's victory in the deadly games.
How Successful Has 'Squid Game' Been? The first season of Squid Game centered on a group of 456 participants, all struggling with severe financial difficulties, who are invited to partake in a series of children's games for a substantial cash prize. However, these seemingly innocent games come with a deadly twist: losing a game results in the player's death.
Squid Game has been a cultural phenomenon, becoming Netflix's most-watched series with record-breaking viewership. The first season garnered 14 Emmy nominations and secured six wins, including Best Director for Hwang Dong-hyuk and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung-jae. The show's success has not only highlighted the appeal of international content but also opened the door for more diverse storytelling in mainstream media.
Release Date September 17, 2021 Cast Wi Ha-joon , Anupam Tripathi , Oh Yeong-su , Heo Sung-tae , Park Hae-soo , Jung Ho-yeon , Lee Jung-jae , Kim Joo-ryoung Seasons 1 Writers Hwang Dong-hyuk Streaming Service Netflix Directors Hwang Dong-hyuk Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk Expand
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