Thu Sep 19 14:47:00 UTC 2024: ## Squid Game Returns for Season 2 This December with New Teaser and Trailer

Netflix has officially announced the highly anticipated return of its megahit series *Squid Game* with a brand new teaser poster and a first trailer set to release later today. The Emmy-winning show will premiere its second season on December 26th.

The streaming giant is hyping up the comeback during its ongoing Geeked Week event, emphasizing the massive success of the first season. *Squid Game* became the most-watched program on Netflix in 2021, drawing in 142 million households and racking up a total of 1.65 billion watch hours, even surpassing the popularity of *Bridgerton*.

The show’s impact goes beyond viewership numbers. It garnered 14 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Drama Series, a landmark achievement for a non-English language series. Lead actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Asian actor to win the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for a non-English role. The show’s popularity even spawned merchandise and a real-life competition series.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that *Squid Game* will conclude with a third season in 2025, promising a fierce clash between the two worlds of Seong Gi-hun and Front Man. He also revealed that Lee will reprise his role as Seong, who vowed revenge at the end of season one and will be joining the game once again. Whether he will succeed in his quest for revenge remains a mystery, but it’s sure to be a thrilling ride.

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