New Games, New Stakes! Squid Game Returns for Season 2 This December

Netflix’s Squid Game is back and more twisted than ever!

Picking up where the global phenomenon left off, we find Player 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, returning to the deadly competition. This time, he’s not just fighting for survival — he’s on a mission to end the gruesome games once and for all.

The new trailer reveals an intense, high-stakes battle as Gi-hun re-enters the game after a three-year hiatus, determined to take down the corrupt system that has claimed so many lives. “Put me back in the game,” Gi-hun demands, setting the stage for a confrontation with the ominous Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) whose mysterious motives continue to drive the dark narrative forward. As the competition heats up, alliances shift, new games are introduced, and the deadly prize of 45.6 billion won hangs in the balance. 

Returning stars Wi Ha-Jun and Gong Yoo reprise their roles, with a fresh ensemble cast joining the chaos, including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Park Gyu-young. The season promises more shocking twists, suspenseful rivalries, and heart-pounding moments that fans can expect from a series that has made history in its first season with 6 Emmy Award wins and 17 nominations. 

From Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, the new season is set to push the limits of survival in a world where playing the game might be the only way to change the rules.

Prepare for the deadliest season yet as Squid Game season 2 arrives December 26 on Netflix.