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Get back in the game with Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’

Get back in the game with Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’

Player 456 is returning to the games, but only because he wants to bring the whole thing down from the inside.

Squid Game Season 2 is available to stream on Netflix as of Thursday, Dec. 26.

Get ready for a new round of challenges, players. “Squid Game” Season 2 is rolling out on Netflix on Thursday, Dec. 26, and the winner from last season’s games is back with a new goal in mind: end the Squid Game once and for all. But just because he was able to survive one year’s worth of the competition doesn’t mean he knows what he’s getting himself into. Find out whether or not he’ll succeed with a subscription to Netflix.

How to watch ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

Everything you need to know about “Squid Game” Season 2

Watch a trailer for ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

Can you watch ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 for free?

“Squid Game” Season 2 is only available on Netflix, which does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers.

What time does ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 become available?

Episodes of “Squid Game” Season 2 will come out on Netflix at 3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 26.

Will all episodes of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 drop at once?

It appears that “Squid Game” Season 2 will drop all episodes at once, the same way “Squid Game” Season 1 and most other Netflix titles do.

About ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

Squid Game Season 1 introduced fans to the Korean drama’s titular deadly game, which forces citizens to gamble with their lives. In return, they may win a world-changing cash prize — or suffer dire consequences, depending on how well they play.

In the new batch of episodes, a hardened Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), also known as Player 456, returns to the deadly games with one goal in mind: to end the horrifying competition once and for all. Forced to play a new set of games, Gi-hun finds himself locked in a tense battle with the shadowy Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose true motivations remain cloaked in secrecy as the twists and turns of Season 2 unfurl. Will Gi-hun succeed, and how many more lives will the system claim as he tries?

Squid Game

September 17, 2021

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

What similar titles can you watch on Netflix?

Netflix is one of the best streamers out there if you like watching Korean TV shows. From more comedic titles like “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” to dramas like “Mr. Sunshine” and everything in between, you’ll find a huge selection of Korean TV available within the Netflix archives.

Netflix

Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix Originals. Renowned for its ability to produce groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($7.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($17.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($24.99) plan. This pricing is slightly higher than years prior as all tiers were raised in January 2025.


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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