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Smile — Squid Game is ready to play once again. And the new teaser trailer reveals the games are going to be as sinister as ever when Season 2 premieres on Dec. 26. 

The new video was unveiled in front of thousands of fans at Lucca Comics & Games, Europe’s biggest Comic Con, and offers a glimpse at a very different Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae). His always-optimistic disposition has been replaced with a hardened demeanor following the horrors of the previous games. Despite the lasting emotional scars, Gi-hun is on a desperate mission to expose the deadly truth of the competition. But will his fellow players heed his warnings — or blaze their own dangerous path? 

The teaser confirms one person will continue to pull the strings from behind the scenes (and cameras) of Squid Game: the mysterious Front Man, played by Lee Byung-hun. His true motivations will remain cloaked in secrecy as the twists and turns of Season 2 unfurl. 

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is thrilled about what’s in store when Squid Game returns.  “I do have a lot on my shoulders, but I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait,” Hwang told Netflix in 2023.

Squid Game Season 1 introduced fans to the K-drama’s titular deadly game, which forces citizens to gamble with their lives. In return, they may win a world-changing cash prize — or suffer dire consequences. Down-on-his-luck Gi-hun will continue to lead the series, and Season 2 picks up after his jaw-dropping decisions in the Season 1 finale. 

Key art for ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 featuring Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun and Lee Byung-hun as Front Man walking through the maze of stairs

“Season 2 explores how Gi-hun follows through on his words after leaving the airport,” says Hwang below in a new behind-the-scenes featurette that revisits Season 1. “Gi-hun’s endeavor to find out who these people are and why they do what they do is the core story of Season 2.” 

Lee adds: “In Season 1, there was room to show glimpses of Gi-hun’s various personalities, such as his optimistic nature and positive energy. This time, the focus was on his determination.” 

As you prepare to get into the upcoming game, keep reading to learn everything you want to know about Season 2 — including details about the future of Squid Game

When does Squid Game Season 2 Premiere? 

The new season will launch Dec. 26. 

What are the episode titles for Squid Game Season 2? 

What we know so far is that Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1 is called: “Bread and Lottery.” 

What is Squid Game Season 2 about? 

“Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind,” reads the official Season 2 synopsis. “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 also confirms Wi Ha-jun’s Hwang Jun-ho returns, driving the narrative forward as the relentless detective on a mission of his own.

A grid of images showing the cast of Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ at the first table read for the new season

Who’s in the Squid Game Season 2 cast?  

It’s confirmed that some familiar faces will return to the Squid Game cast, including 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 will all appear in Squid Game Season 2 as an ensemble of colorful new characters. 

Wait — why is Gi-hun back in the game? 

The teaser trailer very clearly reveals Player 456 will return to Squid Game. The actor who plays him, Lee, and director Hwang swear Gi-hun has a good reason for stepping back into the deadly competition. 

“He wants to return to a ‘normal’ so-called life. [But] there’s something inside him that has already been broken where he cannot return to the way he was before,” Hwang said during Netflix’s Fall Edit event in November. Although Gi-hun yearns to reconnect with his daughter, “he understands … that he has changed in a way where [that’s] no longer possible.” 

Gi-hun’s only recourse is to focus on the savage game that transformed him into the person he is now. “That is why I believe that character decides to return [to Squid Game], turn away from [his daughter], and begin this further journey,” Hwang explained.

Although Gi-hun will be putting his tracksuit back on, Lee is quick to remind us he’s not the same man he was in Season 1. “I had many opportunities where I was able to express that goodness of heart in the character [in Season 1],” the actor said. “However, in Season 2, while there are certain circumstances that allow for that [quality] to peek out of him … I  didn’t have that many opportunities.”

You’ll have to tune in this winter to learn how this new version of Gi-hun tackles a contest as treacherous as Squid Game.    

What do I need to remember from Squid Game 

Season 1? 

The Squid Game cast and creative team is happy to help answer this question. In a new video (below), the team looks back on the success of Season 1, while reminiscing on the character dynamics, compelling backstories, and shocking games that enthralled audiences around the world. And they hint at what Season 2 holds. 

“So we don’t have many survivors from Season 1, meaning that I had to continue on with the narrative with Gi-hun and a handful of other survivors,” director Hwang says in the clip. “I thought it’d be fun to bring back characters who had just a brief appearance in Season 1.”

Watch the entire video for a star-studded walk down Squid Game memory lane. And, for even more insights, read the complete Season 1 recap here.  

Looking Back at Squid Game Season 1

Who makes Squid Game Season 2? 

Emmy winner Hwang serves as writer, director, and executive producer. He made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys as the first Asian director to ever win the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. In a letter to fans in June 2022 (seen above), he teased what viewers could expect from Season 2. The series is produced by Firstman Studio; Kim is the CEO of Firstman Studio and an executive producer. “There’s definitely a lot of pressure on how to make [Season 2] even better,” Kim told Tudum in 2022. “I know that a lot of the different fans and audiences have enjoyed the series very much, but, really, we’re focusing on how to make it even more joyful to the global audience.” 

Chae Kyoung-sun is Squid Game’s production designer. “I still can’t believe I’ve won a Primetime Emmy. I’m just exhilarated to once again be part of Squid Game,” she told Netflix, looking ahead to Season 2. 

Are there any Squid Game Season 2 photos? 

Yes, there are. In 2023, the team released photos of the cast gathering for the first table read of Season 2. Now, even more Season 2 photos have just arrived, and you can sneak a peek at them below. You can see the much-anticipated return of Gi-hun, Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), and Recruiter (Gong Yoo), and get your first look at a new character played by Park Gyu-young.  

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Can I watch more footage from Squid Game Season 2? 

Yes, you can! See Gi-hun suit back up as Player 456 in the video below. 

Welcome, Players.

Where does Squid Game Season 2 film? 

The thriller’s main set is located in South Korea.  

Is Squid Game coming back aft 11d er Season 2? 

Hold onto your jumpsuit — more Squid Game is on the way. Hwang confirms Season 3 is coming in 2025, and it will be the series’ last. For more information on Squid Game’s farewell season, visit here for updates

Meanwhile, watch Squid Game Season 1, now streaming on Netflix. 

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