After a VERY prolonged hiatus, some of the talked-about reveals of the final decade is coming again to tv.
On Wednesday, Netflix confirmed that Squid Sport Season 2 will premiere throughout its streaming platform on December 26, 2024… whereas additionally saying that this system’s third and ultimate season will air in some unspecified time in the future subsequent yr.
In a teaser posted just a few hours in the past on Twitter (under), Squid Sport contestans run and fall down on a race monitor as panicked screams are heard within the background.
On a close-by podium, in the meantime, a bunch of uniformed and circle-shaped masked males oversee the damaging recreation — with the Entrance Man standing menacingly in all black within the center.
It’s okay for those who shudder simply studying that.
Lord is aware of that we did.
The actual recreation begins. Squid Sport Season 2 is coming December 26.
The Ultimate Season coming 2025. pic.twitter.com/Y3fQJ7LA2h
— Netflix (@netflix) July 31, 2024
“It’s been three years,” Entrance Man says. “Do you want to play again?”
Season 2 will likely be comprised of 9 episodes.
Elsewhere… Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director, author and government producer of Squid Sport, additionally jumped on Twitter this week to share a letter expressing his pleasure for the conclusion of his beloved drama.
Squid Sport ranks first all-time amongst Netflix collection, no matter language, in each views (265.2 million, measured by complete viewing divided by working time) and complete watch time (2.2 billion hours) over its first 13 weeks of launch.
It was a real phenomenon when it first got here out.
“The real game begins. It’s been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place,” Dong-hyuk informed social media customers in his message.
“I’m past excited to be scripting this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the information of Season 3, the ultimate season.
“On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game.’ It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years, as well.”
He then gave a sneak peek of what viewers ought to anticipate to see in season 2 and 3.
Consideration all gamers: we’re right here to ship an vital message. pic.twitter.com/xspvk8HheP
— Squid Sport (@squidgame) July 31, 2024
Wrote the director:
“Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge on the finish of Season 1 returns and joins the sport once more. Will he reach getting his revenge? Entrance Man doesn’t appear to be a simple opponent this time both.
“The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year.”
The primary footage from season 2 was launched in February, depicting a clip that picks up proper the place Season 1 left off.
We see Gi-hun strolling out of the airport terminal when his telephone buzzes.
“You are going to regret the choice you made,” the voice warns.
“I will find you,” Gi-hun threatens in return. “No matter what it takes.”
