“Squid Game” is back. The highly anticipated second season of the dystopian survival thriller series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024.

Squid Games Season 2 New York Photo Call.Lee Jung-Jae, Hwang Dong-Hyuak and Lee Byung-Hun. Cr. Emanuel Hahn/Netflix © 2024

The season picks up three years after Seong Gi-hun, the victor of the first game, surprisingly forgoes his winnings and returns to South Korea with a renewed sense of purpose. He once again finds himself drawn into the mysterious world of the Squid Game, facing new challenges and confronting the organization responsible for the deadly competition.

Squid Games Season 2 New York Photo Call. Lee Jung-Jae. Cr. Emanuel Hahn/Netflix © 2024

Squid Games Season 2 New York Photo Call. Cr. Emanuel Hahn/Netflix © 2024

Returning cast members include Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-wook, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-shim, and Lee Seo-hwan, promising a thrilling and suspenseful continuation of the deadly games.

A third and final season has already been confirmed to premiere in 2025, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this gripping saga.