'Squid Games' Returns With Season 2 Trailer
Available to stream on December 26th.
Words by FP Team
‘SQUID GAMES’ SEASON 2. COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Netflix has recently unveiled a tantalizing teaser for the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game. The trailer reintroduces viewers to Gi-hun, portrayed once again by Lee Jung-Jae, who finds himself embroiled in the deadly games after a three-year hiatus. This time, Gi-hun appears determined to rally his fellow contestants against the brutal competition, although it seems he may struggle to convince them to join his cause.
According to the trailer's description, “Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind.” As Gi-hun re-enters the enigmatic survival game, he faces off against new competitors, all vying for an enticing prize of 45.6 billion won. Fans are speculating about the season's trajectory, especially in light of its resemblance to other series that feature horrific death competitions.
Since announcing a second season in 2022, Netflix has gradually shared updates, including new cast member announcements and sneak peeks. The latest trailer offers an exhilarating glimpse into what’s in store when the new season premieres on December 26. Following the second season, a third and final season is slated for release next year. The initial season of this gripping South Korean drama captured audiences worldwide, depicting a harrowing storyline where 456 contestants, each mired in financial despair, risk their lives for a life-altering cash prize. The first season made waves as Netflix's most significant series launch, amassing over 111 million viewers within its first month.
‘SQUID GAMES’ SEASON 2. COURTESY OF NETFLIX
The newly released trailer immerses viewers back into the chilling arena, where Gi-hun returns to navigate a fresh wave of challenges alongside numerous new players. The season begins with a nostalgic nod to the infamous game of Red Light, Green Light, forcing players to advance while avoiding detection by a menacing mechanical doll. Gi-hun narrowly escaped this game during the previous season, and this time, he seeks to shield the new players from the same grim fate, but tragedy strikes when a contestant is eliminated for moving under duress. As in the first season, players have the option to vote on whether to continue the games or cease their participation. Despite Gi-hun's impassioned pleas to escape their dire situation, the contestants remain fixated on the prize, chanting, "One more game," as a massive piggy bank fills above them.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has emphasized that Gi-hun's quest to uncover the motivations behind the participants' actions is central to the narrative of the second season. He hinted at the inclusion of "more intriguing games" and a broader array of characters compared to the initial installment. Returning characters include the enigmatic Front Man, who oversees the deadly games, and police detective Hwang Jun-ho, who previously infiltrated the games in search of his brother.
Hwang has acknowledged the pressure that comes with creating a successful sequel, especially following the phenomenon of the first season, which captivated viewers for an astounding 1.65 billion hours in its first month alone. Netflix aims to replicate the success of the inaugural season as it continues to expand its portfolio of international programming.
Check out Netflix’s award winning series 'Squid Games' Season 2 Teaser in the video below.
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