*Netflix has unveiled the first extended teaser at the hotly anticipated second season of “Squid Game,” set to debut on the streamer later this year.
Variety reports that the upcoming season picks up right after Season 1’s finale when Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) abandons his plans to go to the U.S. and instead returns to the deadly game with new contestants. The official synopsis states: “Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using this fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway.”
The description continues, “But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it.”
Watch the new teaser trailer above.
The South Korean drama became an international smash hit after arriving on Netflix in 2021. The title pulled in 1.65 billion viewing hours within its first 28 days. The streaming company revealed that the third and final season will be released in 2025.
Per Tudum, director Hwang Dong-hyuk is thrilled about what’s in store when Squid Game returns. “I do have a lot on my shoulders, but I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait,” Hwang told Netflix in 2023.
“Season 2 explores how Gi-hun follows through on his words after leaving the airport,” said Hwang in a new behind-the-scenes featurette that revisits Season 1. “Gi-hun’s endeavor to find out who these people are and why they do what they do is the core story of Season 2.”
Series star Lee Jung-jae added: “In Season 1, there was room to show glimpses of Gi-hun’s various personalities, such as his optimistic nature and positive energy. This time, the focus was on his determination.”
The second season of “Squid Game” debuts on December 26 exclusively on Netflix.
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