Squid Game Season 2 OTT Release Date: When and Where Can You Watch It Online?

The hit Netflix series Squid Game returns for a second season on December 26, following the story of Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, who re-enters the deadly competition after rejecting a new life abroad . Actor Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun, driven by a determination to uncover the origins of the game and expose its dangers. Despite his warnings, other players remain skeptical, raising tension as they compete for the 45.6 billion won grand prize.

When and where can you watch Squid Game season 2?

Netflix has officially confirmed that Squid Game season 2 will stream from December 26, 2024. The new season was announced at Lucca Comics & Games in Italy, where a teaser trailer was shown to an audience curious about the next episode. This season picks up three years after the events of Season 1, with Gi-hun once again risking his life in a competition that pits participants against each other in deadly challenges.

Official trailer and plot of Squid Game Season 2

The trailer reveals the return of the main characters, with Gi-hun joining the game under new circumstances. Now deeply scarred by previous events, he sets out to uncover the truth about the sinister organization behind the competition. Also returning is the masked Front Man, played by Lee Byung-hun, whose presence continues to enforce the rules of the game, while detective Hwang Jun-ho, played by Wi Ha-jun, adds a new layer to the mystery. The season explores familiar themes of survival, manipulation and control.

Cast and crew of Squid Game Season 2

Lee Jung-jae once again leads the cast as Seong Gi-hun, with Lee Byung-hun and Wi Ha-jun reprising their roles as Front Man and Hwang Jun-ho. Directed by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series is produced by Kim Ji-yeon under Firstman Studio. Since its release in 2021, Squid Game has become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, reaching a global audience and receiving multiple awards.