At the start of the 2021 school year, Squid Game simply shook Netflix. The streaming platform had not bet on this new series coming straight from South Korea. And yet… Millions of spectators were seduced by the k-drama, making Squid Game a real hit in the four corners of the world.
In the space of a few weeks, Squid Game has become much more than just a series. It’s quite simple: everyone was talking about it and its impact on pop culture is undeniable. The red jumpsuits of the guards from the series were omnipresent at Halloween, sales of white Vans exploded by 7,800%, a violent game swept through the playgrounds and a fake cryptocurrency even panicked Internet users. We can speak of a real phenomenon.
Faced with the success of Squid Gamewe didn’t have to wait very long before Netflix announced a season 2. After three years of waiting, we’ve never been closer to the release date of season 2 of Squid Game. So obviously, everyone has a lot of questions. Here’s everything you need to know about season 2 of Squid Game.
1/ When is season 2 of Squid Game released on Netflix?
Let’s start with the big question regarding the continuation of the series directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk: season 2 of Squid Game will be released on December 26, 2024 on Netflix. Clearly, the streaming platform will have had fun with our nerves until the end. Indeed, Netflix told us that season 2 would be released in 2024, but did not specify that the date would, in reality, be closer to 2025.
Good news? It seems that Netflix has not wanted to follow its guideline of recent times. New seasons of its original productions are now divided into two parts in most cases, such as season 3 of The Bridgerton Chroniclesseason 4 of Youseason 4 of Stranger Things or the final season ofOzark. Generally, this helps increase the lifespan of the new burst of episodes, even if it can frustrate more than one viewer. So, Netflix seems to want to move away from its new habit.
Consequently, unless the situation turns around, we would be entitled to all 9 episodes (if we base ourselves on season 1 but this remains to be confirmed) on December 26. The wait was probably long enough for Netflix to be lenient.
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What to expect from Squid Game season 2?
Netflix has just lifted the veil on the Squid Game trailer, which answers some of our questions. We suspected it but it is now official: Gi-hun will indeed take up number 456. It seems that he really abandoned his daughter whom he was supposed to join at the end of season 1 to find the organizers and take revenge. The protagonist seems determined to wreak his vengeance and to do so, he really intends to return to the arena. But stopping these games will be an even more complicated task than expected, between players reluctant to cooperate, too obsessed with money, and the appearance of new games… If No. 456 survived the first time, will will he succeed in repeating the feat?
The least we can say is that this trailer is enough to make our mouths water. It remains to be seen if the series does not offer us a repeat but there is reason to be impatient at the idea of finding Squid Game.
If you missed the phenomenon, it’s not yet too late. Season 1 of Squid Game features penniless and indebted people who take part in a children’s games tournament with the colossal sum of 45.6 billion won (millions of euros) up for grabs. There is only one (very small) detail: losing can be fatal to them. With so much money to pocket, many participants will leave their values, ethics and morals in the locker room.
Gi-hun is the main character and, without any real surprise, he emerges victorious from this lethal tournament. Although he won and can forget his financial problems, the victory is bitter. A true social satire, Squid Game shook the spectators who definitely did not remain indifferent to the questions raised by the series. In season 2 of Squid Gameplayer #456 is thirsty for revenge. All we have to do is see how this will work out…
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Does Netflix already have a Squid Game season 3 planned?
Netflix is placing a lot of hope on the shoulders of season 2 of Squid Game. After three years, nothing says that the exceptional success of the first episodes will be repeated. What if the phenomenon had gone out of fashion? What if the spectators had grown tired of waiting? Especially since director Hwang Dong-hyuk had only planned one season of Squid Game. Logically, many fans fear the return of the series, fearing that this season 2 will be an extension to ride on the success of the first season. Nevertheless, the waiting time between the two bursts of episodes is enough to give us hope. In three years, there is enough to put together a season 2 worthy of the name. Especially since the new trailer offers great promises.
Not content with announcing the official release date for season 2 of Squid GameNetflix gave us an unexpected bonus. At the end of the teaser announcing the launch date, the streaming platform slipped in equally important information. A season 3 is planned, and it will conclude the series. Even better? This final season will be released in 2025. What to be excited about? Possibly…
