If you’re like the rest of the world and were captivated by Netflix’s Squid Game in 2021, we have great news for you. Click inside to hear the exciting announcement!

Yesterday (July 31st), Netflix announced that Season 2 will premiere on December 26th, 2024 and that the final season is coming in 2025. This news was conveyed to global fans through a heartfelt letter written by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the executive producer, writer and director of the series. You can read the note below.

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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. 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.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1. They’re joined by an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season.

The series is produced by Firstman Studio, with Kim Ji-yeon served as an executive producer alongside Dong-hyuk. Now that we know when the global phenomenon will be returning, the countdown begins. Check out the announcement video below and stay tuned for the official trailer!