Squid Game season 2 release date, cast, story, and everything you need to know (2025)

Squid Game season 2 is arriving very soon, which means it won't be long before you can get your next fix of one of the best shows on Netflix.

We most recently saw star Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte as the Jedi Master Sol, and, in just a few months, we'll be able to see him back as Gi-hun. This time around, Gi-hun is hoping to bring the games down –and it looks like that means re-entering the arena.

Below, we've rounded up everything there is to know about the return of one of Netflix's biggest hits. You'll find the lowdown on the teasers so far, as well as the cast, and much more besides. In short, everything you need to know to prepare for your return to the games is right here.

So, for the lowdown on the future of these deadly challenges, here’s everything you need to know about Squid Game season 2.

Squid Game season 2 release date

The Squid Game season 2 release date is currently set for December 26, 2024. This release information was shared on X, with a short Olympic themed teaser attached.

Season 2 was originally renewed back in 2022, so fans have been waiting for a firm release date for a while now. And, in more good news, Squid Game season 3 is also set to release in mid-2025. So, at least we are getting rewarded for our patience! Check out the announcement post down below.

Squid Game season 2 story

Netflix has given us some insights into the Squid Game season 2 story thanks to a handy plot description. It reads: "Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport."

"Using this fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it.”

Other than this snippet, story details are still pretty thin at the moment. Yes, Gi-Hun is returning, but we also know that there are more contestants and the issue with the police starting to get involved, as hinted at in season 1. Given the new cast being introduced and the fact that creator Hwang Dong-hyuk promised it would feature "new games", it seems like we are in for a new version of the deadly competition that we've come to know. Stay tuned for more details!

Squid Game season 2 cast

There are quite a few cast changes coming in Squid Game season 2 as most of the first season’s main players were killed during the games. However, some will be returning:

• Lee Jung-jae – Seong Gi-Hun
• Lee Byung-hun – Front Man
• Gong Yoo – the Recruiter
• Wi Ha-jun – Hwang Jun-Ho

There are several newcomers joining the show this year too, but their characters haven’t yet been announced. They are:

• Yim Si-wan
• Kang Ha-neul
• Park Gyu-young
• Park Sung-hoon
• Jo Yu-ri
• Yang Dong-geun
• Kang Ae-sim
• Lee David
• Lee Jin-uk
• Choi Seung-hyun
• Roh Jae-won
• Won Ji-an

How many episodes of Squid Game season 2 will there be?

We don’t yet know how many episodes there will be in Squid Game season 2. However, it seems likely it will follow its first season, as Netflix shows often do, which had nine episodes in total. Each of the episodes ran for about an hour, meaning there should be plenty to dive into in the show’s sophomore season.

Where to watch Squid Game season 2

You can watch Squid Game season 2 on December 26, 2024, via the streaming service Netflix.

The streaming platform requires its users to have a subscription, and it’s pretty likely you won’t be able to see Squid Game anywhere else as it’s a Netflix Original. The streamer does sometimes release its content in physical media, but that will be a way off if it does happen. So, keep your eyes on this page as we update you on the latest physical media news.

Squid Game season 2 trailer

There's still no full-length trailer for Squid Game season 2, but a teaser was released as part of Geeked Week. While it doesn't reveal much, it does show Gi-hun returning to the games. Ominous...

Netflix also shared a 56-second teaser clip in August 2024. In it, we see a bunch of new contestants running on a field track with the ominously masked helpers of the competition watching over them from a podium.See it below.

Luckily, December is only a few months away, which means we'll get a proper trailer soon.

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