For Squid Game fans who are eagerly awaiting the return of Netflix’s colossal hit series, the streaming giant has recently dropped a tantalizing update that sent shockwaves across the internet. According to exclusive reports from actors and staff of the Netflix original series, the highly-anticipated Season 2 is all set to make its grand entrance.
After the first season captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping narrative and heart-stopping challenges, the exciting news about the second season suggests an imminent return for Squid Game, by the end of this year. Teasing the update through an exclusive discussion with OSEN, Netflix’s latest revelation has sent fans into a frenzy.
Squid Game Season 2 Dropped Major Updates
The red light turns into green light for Netflix’s chartbuster Squid Game, as the show makes headlines for its potential return with season 2, by the end of 2024. After hooking audiences to the streamer with just 9 episodes in its inaugural season, Netflix recently dropped an announcement living up to fans’ feverish anticipation, about the upcoming season 2.
According to OSEN‘s exclusive coverage from the actors and crew of the Netflix series, Squid Game is said to have completed filming the upcoming season 2 and 3. After a whopping 11-month-long shooting period since the beginning of production in July 2023, the show is now set to undergo post-production and eventually be released in the second half of 2024.
Despite Netflix previously denying simultaneous production of two consecutive seasons, it seems sources were right to point out the streamer’s strategy of filming a long story and then breaking it during post-production to release it as Seasons 2 and 3. Further updates suggest – the second season is set to have 6 episodes, while Season 3 is planning on 6 to 7 similar episodes.
What to Expect from Season 2 and 3 of Netflix’s Colossal Hit?
Building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, Squid Game Season 2 promises to delve even deeper into the deadly competition and keep audiences at the edge of their seats. But while the recent update caused a surge in anticipation among fans, the plot remains shrouded in secrecy. Despite the details being pretty thin at the moment, it is confirmed that the show will pick up after the end of season 1.
Meanwhile, from what is known of Season 2, the Netflix hit series is once again set to be directed, written, and produced by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Alongside the showrunner, lead actor Lee Jung-jae is also set to reprise his role as Seong Gi-Hun. Although season 2 will witness quite a few cast changes, some of the familiar faces from season 1 like Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, and Wi Ha-jun are set to return.
Certainly, after Squid Game turned into a pinnacle of pop culture, the pressure is on the creators to deliver a worthy follow-up that lives up to the hype. Therefore, while remaining true to the sadistic premise that shocked people following the show’s release, Hwang Dong-hyuk teased via The Playlist about featuring new games in the upcoming seasons and offering an unforgettable continuation to the most groundbreaking series in recent times.
Squid Game is available on Netflix.
