When Does Squid Game Season 2 Drop on Netflix? Complete Details

Last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 01:07 pm

Squid Game is back! The hit South Korean drama returns with new episodes on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT on Netflix. 

We are Here with a list of everything you need to know about the highly anticipated Season 2 of Squid game.

Squid Game Season 2 Overview

Key DetailsInformation
PlotSeong Gi-hun (Player 456) returns to the deadly game to stop the Front Man.
Prize Money45.6 billion won is again up for grabs.
Returning CastLee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, Gong Yoo.
New Cast MembersYim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, and more.
Total Episodes7 episodes in Season 2.
Reason for Fewer EpisodesSeason 2 ends at a major turning point; Season 3 will conclude the story in 2025.

Why Are There Only 7 Episodes?

Season 2 has released with seven episodes, two fewer than the first season. This is because the creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, decided to split the story into two parts. The final episodes will air in Season 3, expected in 2025.

How To Watch Squid Game Season 2

To stream Squid Game Season 2, you’ll need a Netflix subscription. Here are the current plans:

PlanPriceAds
Standard with ads$6.99/monthYes
Standard (no ads)$15.49/monthNo
Premium (no ads)$22.99/monthNo

Quick Recap of Squid Game Success

  • Awards: Season 1 won 6 Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • Historic Win: Director Hwang Dong-hyuk became the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.

Official Trailer link of  Squid Game Season 2: 

So are you ready for the new Squid Game! Will Player 456 bring the deadly games to an end, or will he face new challenges? Tune in on Netflix this Thursday!

Kumari K

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