Netflix confirms Squid Season 2 is on the way

squid game Officially returning to Netflix for a second season. according to A message from director Hwang Dong-hyukSeason 2 will see the return of Gi-hun and the mysterious Front Man. The note also states that “the man in the suit with the ddakji may return,” and that we will also be introduced to Cheol-su, Young-hee’s friend.

“It took 12 years to launch the first season of ‘Squid Game’ last year. But it took 12 days for ‘Squid Game’ to become the most popular Netflix series of all time,” Huang wrote. “As a writer, director and producer for ‘Squid Game’, a huge shout out to fans around the world. Thank you for watching and loving our show…Join us again for a whole new tour.”

The renewal is taking place despite a shift in Netflix’s fortunes since the show’s debut. While squid game A huge hit all over the world, in April Netflix Reported first drop in subscribers in 10 years. This was quickly followed by layoffs and I mentioned tightening production budgets Practically in all areas. Netflix is ​​also focused on limiting password sharing, and has told employees it will do so Ad-supported broadcasting launched By the end of this year.

the Korean Series It became the biggest series ever on Netflix. Last year, Huang said it was In the “planning process” for the development of the second seasonwhile Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said,The Squid world has just begun. In other words, we all knew Season 2 was coming, but now it’s official.

It’s not clear when exactly season two will start – or if it’s over yet. In an interview with Vanity FairHuang told the outlet that he could see next season of squid game It will be released by the end of 2023 or 2024, and will include more demon games. So, if you’re hoping to find out what kind of problem Ji-hoon ends up in next, you might have to wait a year or two.