Release date, cast, trailer, where to watch

On December 25, 2024By Littum

Several innocent childhood games are about to take a sinister turn as the “Squid Game” returns for more carnage and mayhem.

The second season, which debuts this week, will see Gi-hun, or Player 456, re-enter the deadly game where unwitting Korean citizens are forced to gamble with their lives for a large cash prize. This time, however, Gi-hun has a plan: end the horrible competition forever.

Netflix revealed a first look in February at the uber-popular Korean series, which inspired a non-lethal reality version late last year. And more “Squid Game” is on the way as creator Hwang Dong-hyuk had confirmed that a third and final season expected to be published in 2025.

Here’s what you need to know about the second season of “Squid Game” and how to watch all seven episodes.

When will ‘Squid Game’ season 2 premiere?

Season 2 of “Squid Game” will be released on Thursday, December 26.

Where to watch ‘Squid Game’ season 2

Both seasons of “Squid Game” as well as its reality competition counterpart, “Squid Game: The Challenge“, stream exclusively on Netflix.

Plans start at $6.99 per month, which includes ads. The price of a Netflix subscription runs as high as $22.99, which is the platform’s premium ad-free tier that includes unlimited movies and shows streamed in 4K ultra high-definition.

Trailer for ‘Squid Game’ season 2

Cast in ‘Squid Game’ season 2

Lee Jung-jae returns as Gi-hun after winning an Emmy for the role in 2022, becoming the first Asian actor to win a lead actor in a drama series award.

According to Netflixother returning cast members for Season 2 include:

New cast members for Season 2 include:

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