Squid Game season 2 drops in 2024
Jan 23, 2024 10:06 PMNetflix fans can mark their calendars as the streaming giant has provided a release window for 'Squid Game' Season 2, indicating that the much-anticipated next chapter will arrive in 2024. The detailed scheduling came as part of Netflix's annual earnings report, which boasted of a "big, bold slate for 2024" that includes other high-profile shows. 'Squid Game' Season 1 was a global phenomenon, earning critical acclaim and a strong fanbase, with Netflix clearly aiming to build on that success with Season 2.
Not only will familiar faces such as Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo return to the screen, but fans can also expect new characters portrayed by Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun. With the series garnering a 9/10 rating from IGN and the associated reality series drawing attention, the expectations are high for the upcoming season.
Beyond the tidbits on 'Squid Game', the report also highlighted Netflix's growth, adding 13 million new subscribers and increased revenue, in part due to new strategies such as the password sharing crackdown and introduction of ad-supported subscription tiers.
When is 'Squid Game' Season 2 expected to release?'Squid Game' Season 2 is slated for a 2024 release, as confirmed by Netflix's latest earnings report.
'Squid Game' is a South Korean survival drama series that grabbed global attention on Netflix with its release in 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show juxtaposes a childhood-games-inspired competition against the stark and brutal realities of adult financial desperation. Winning critical acclaim for its storytelling, social commentary, and visual style, 'Squid Game' has rapidly become a staple in popular culture. Its influence has been seen in everything from Halloween costumes to discussions about capitalism and the human survival instinct in modern society.
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N3rdo commented on: 2024-01-24 00:30:07
Looks like Netflix is doubling down on their golden goose with 'Squid Game' Season 2, betting on the magic combo of familiar faces and new blood to keep the hype alive into 2024. If they play their cards right, we might just get a sequel that's worth the wait - no squid ink required.
Stimpy commented on: 2024-01-24 00:00:09
Looks like the stakes are gonna be even higher for 'Squid Game' Season 2; with Netflix's track record of upping the ante, and that powerhouse cast, 2024 can't come soon enough. Just gotta hope that the sophomore season maintains that edgy narrative and social bite that snagged all those eyeballs the first time around.
Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-01-23 23:45:06
Netflix's rollout for 2024 looks like a buffet of binge-worthy shows, but 'Squid Game' S2 is definitely the main course we're all craving. With the bar set sky-high from the first round, it's game on for the creators to deliver that perfect mix of thrills and social commentary that fans are expecting.
