Upon its debut in September 2021, "Squid Game" quickly set records as the most successful series launch on Netflix, amassing 330 million viewers who collectively spent 2.8 billion hours watching the series, according to a report from Variety earlier this month.
After a long wait of three years, Squid Game is making its return to Netflix. The second season of Squid Game premieres on December 26, 2024, at midnight Pacific Time (PT). All seven episodes will be released altogether.
| "The games are going to be as sinister as ever." — Netflix said on its Tudum blog.
Jun-ho somehow made it out alive after falling off that cliff and he returned to his normal life even though he knew all the truths and dark secrets of Squid game, as no evidence on his hand.
456 player Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the winner of the last time competition decided to participate in the new set of games. This time, audiences will see how he faces off with the Front Man, the one behind the Squid game. Gi-hun is on a new mission in Squid Game season 2 - he will put an end of this game, once for all!
Read on to learn more details about the Squid Game Season 2 release time, trailer, plot, cast, and more.
| Squid Game returns the day after Christmas 2024 for its second season.
Squid Game Season 2: Release Date and Time
The release time varies by region. Viewers can check out the time zone listed below for more details.
| Here's when you can watch Squid Game Season 2 in your region:
| ▪ United States (PT): 12:00 AM |
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| ▪ United States (ET): 3:00 AM |
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| ▪ Canada (Toronto): 3:00 AM |
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| ▪ Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): 5:00 AM |
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| ▪ United Kingdom (GMT): 8:00 AM |
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| ▪ Europe (CET): 9:00 AM |
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| ▪ South Africa (CPT): 10:00 AM |
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| ▪ India (New Delhi): 11:30 PM (previous day) |
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| ▪ Australia (Sydney): 7:00 PM |
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| ▪ Japan (Tokyo): 5:00 PM |
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| ▪ New Zealand (Auckland): 9:00 PM |
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Squid Game Season 2: Where to Watch
| Currently, Squid Game season 2 is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Squid Game Season 2: Episode Schedule
| Season 2 consists of seven episodes, two episodes shorter than season 1.
While Netflix has not yet revealed all episode titles, the first episode is titled "Bread and Lottery." The remaining titles are still to be announced, likely to hint at major plot developments and new games introduced in this season. Each episode is expected to build on the suspense and drama that made the first season a cultural phenomenon, with cliffhangers that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
All episode titles and release times announced (updated on December 26):
Dec 26, 2024
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 1: 'Bread and Lottery'
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 2: TBA
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 3: TBA
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 4: TBA
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 5: TBA
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 6: TBA
▪ Squid Game Season 2 Episode 7: TBA
Squid Game Season 2: Plot
The storyline picks up three years after Player 456, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, won the deadly games in the Season 1 Squid Game. Determined to dismantle the games from within, Gi-hun re-enters the competition with new players vying for the staggering prize of 45.6 billion won. Season 2 promises to introduce several new characters alongside familiar faces such as Jun-ho and the enigmatic Front Man.
This season delves deeper into Gi-hun's character as he grapples with his past decisions and seeks redemption. Viewers can expect to see how the aftermath of his victory has affected him psychologically and emotionally. The introduction of new characters will add complexity to the narrative, as alliances form and rivalries develop within the deadly competition.
Squid Game Season 2: Cast
Major actors you've seen in the season 1 returned this new season:
▪ Seong Gi-hun, Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae)
▪ Front Man, (Lee Byung-hun)
▪ Yim Si-wan, Police Detector (Yim Si-wan)
At this time around, an array of new faces also showed up on the screen:
▪ Myung-gi, Player 333 (Im Si-wan)
▪ Dae-ho, Player 388 (Kang Ha-neul)
▪ Gyeong-seok, Player 246 (Lee Jin-wook)
▪ Hyun-ju, Player 120 (Park Sung-hoon)
▪ Yong-sik, Player 007 (Yang Dong-geun)
▪ Geum-ja, Player 149 (Kang Ae-shim)
These new participants will add fresh dynamics to the already intense narrative. Their unique backgrounds and motivations will create opportunities for unexpected alliances and betrayals, heightening the tension as they navigate life-and-death challenges.
Squid Game Season 3: Release Date Confirmed
| A third season of Squid Game is set to release in 2025.
Viewers can expect that Season 2 will lay the groundwork for future developments, potentially ending on a cliffhanger that leads directly into the next installment.
Squid Game: Unleashed Game
| Squid Game: Unleashed is now free to play on Netflix for a limited time.
Players can expect 2 live-or-death Season 1 games in Unleashed: "Red Light, Green Light" and "Glass Bridge".
Guide:
▪ How to Download Squid Game: Unleashed APK Latest Version 0.0.7721 for Android 2024