Squid Game 2: Release date, cast, plot, OTT platform - all you need to know about the upcoming thriller series

Squid Game 2 is all set to be released. It is created by Korean writer and television producer Hwang Dong-hyuk.

Squid Game 2

Squid Game 2, the second season of the South Korean dystopian survival thriller horror television drama, is one of the most-awaited series of 2024. Created by Korean writer and television producer Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series revolves around hundreds of cash-strapped contestants who accept an invitation to compete in children's games for a coveted prize, but the stakes are deadly. As the release date is nearing, here is everything you need to know about Squid Game 2.

Everything you need to know about Squid Game 2

Squid Game 2 release date

Most-awaited South Squid Game 2 will be released on December 26. Fans cannot wait to deep dive into the plot of the second season of the dystopian survival thriller horror series.

Squid Game 2 trailer and plot

The official synopsis of Squid Game 2 reads, "Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won."

The trailer of Squid Game 2 unveiled deadly new games for player 456. It shows player 456 and co. fight off guards and try to survive new, deadly challenges. Lee Jung-jae's Seong Gi-hun has returned, and he's fighting the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) in a heated confrontation. In each subsequent game, the stakes get higher, and eventually, Gi-hun's goal to finish the game becomes more important.

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Squid Game 2 cast and crew

The cast of Squid Game 2 features Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo. Impeccable newcomers Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.

Squid Game 2 players

• Gi-hun, Player 456
• Myung-gi, Player 333
• Dae-ho, Player 388
• Gyeong-seok, Player 246
• Hyun-ju, Player 120
• Yong-sik, Player 007
• Geum-ja, Player 149
• Jung-bae, Player 390
• Jun-hee, Player 222

Squid Game 2 OTT platform

Squid Game 2 is all set to land on Netflix on December 26, 2024. Season 2 is written and directed by Emmy winner Hwang Dong-hyuk, who is also the executive producer.

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