Fans of the global hit series Squid Game have eagerly been awaiting news on the release of its second season. As per the latest updates, actor Lee Jung-jae, renowned for his role as Seong Gi-hun, has revealed that Netflix plans to release Squid Game season 2 in December 2024. This delay aligns with Netflix's strategy of airing blockbuster releases during the Christmas season. Although details about the plot remain largely secret, it is known that Lee will reprise his character Seong Gi-hun and the storyline will revolve around his quest to uncover the masterminds behind the deadly games. New cast members such as Park Gyu-Young and Won Ji-An will be joining the ranks, while Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo will return in their original roles. In the meantime, Lee Jung-jae is currently promoting his new project, the Star Wars series The Acolyte, where he stars as a Jedi Master.

When is Squid Game season 2 going to be released on Netflix?

The second season of Squid Game is expected to be released in December 2024 according to the main actor Lee Jung-jae.

Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama, took the world by storm when it was first released on Netflix in September 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series garnered massive attention for its dark narrative that blends childhood games with life-or-death stakes. As the most-watched series on Netflix to date, it has been critically acclaimed for its storytelling, direction, and acting, receiving numerous awards and nominations including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung-jae's performance.