Squid Game Season 2 – Release Date, First Look, How To Watch

Netflix finally dropped the news that Squid Game fans have been waiting for – a release date for the highly anticipated second season.

Not only did they reveal a release date for season two, but they also let slip that season three is on the horizon and coming in 2025, which means fans won't be waiting another three years before the bloody games return.

There's a lot of new information about Squid Game season two floating around, so we've condensed what we know so far into a handy guide below.

What Is Squid Game Season 2 About?

Netflix is yet to release an official synopsis for the upcoming season, but it is expected that season two will likely follow the same format.

Season one's official synopsis from Netflix reads:

A mysterious invitation to join the game is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. 456 participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games in order to win 45.6 billion won. Every game is a Korean traditional children's game such as Red Light, Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. Who will be the winner, and what is the purpose behind this game?

When Is Squid Game Season 2 Coming to Netflix?

Squid Game Season 2 will be available exclusively on Netflix on December 26, 2024.

Subscribers will be able to watch the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game when it hits the platform on December 26, 2024.

What Time Does Squid Game Season 2 Come Out?

Squid Game season two will be available to watch on Netflix from Midnight Pacific Time (PDT) on December 26, 2024, which is 3:00am Eastern Time (EDT).

Due to the midnight launch in the PDT zone, episodes will be available globally on December 26 but at different times. Here's what time Squid Game season two will become available in your region:

December 26, 2024

• PDT : 12:00am
• EDT : 3:00am
• BRT : 4:00am
• BST : 8:00am
• CEST : 9:00am
• IST : 12:00pm
• JST : 4:00pm
• AEST : 5:00pm
• NZST : 7:00pm

First Look at Squid Game Season 2

Netflix is doing a great job of maintaining the element of surprise in season two of Squid Game , but they have unveiled the first image from production, which features Lee Jung-Jae in the signature attire.

The date announcement video doesn't offer much more.

It opens with a group of runners set to race, which takes a sudden twist when we see those signature green pants with a white stripe running for their lives. Watching close by are familiar faces, who say, "It's been three years. Do you want to play again?"

Will There Be a Squid Game Season 3?

The date announcement for season two also let slip that there will, in fact, be a season three, and it will be the final season.

Squid Game season three will hit Netflix in 2025.