Squid Games Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: Everything You Need to Know. After 3 years Squid Game returns with a new season, here is what to expect and all the latest details.
We all remember the phenomenon that is Squid Game—the series that the entire world seemed to binge in a day back in 2021. This series, which took the world by storm, is finally returning for Season 2, set to release on 26th December this year.
Back in 2021, Squid Game quickly gained traction with its thrilling concept. The show’s main premise was a brutal competition where players fought to win games and ultimately became the sole cash prize winner. The story made you root for the main character, Seong Gi-hun while making us sympathize with the other supporting characters. The grim truth was that only one would survive. As series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk put it, humanity was put to the test through the games. Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger, with Seong Gi-hun turning away from boarding a plane, leaving open possibilities for Season 2.
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After its huge success, it was announced that Squid Game would return for a second season. However, due to strikes, the release was pushed back by two years. Finally, the trailer has been released. Here are some Easter eggs and what to expect.
In the trailer, we see our main player and winner from Season 1, Seong Gi-hun, returning to the intense game once again. The trailer opens with the masked guard welcoming new contestants, each vying for the grand prize. The games are back, including the iconic Red Light, Green Light game featuring the massive doll that overlooks the players. Unlike the naive Gi-hun of Season 1, we now see him guiding the players. During one part, a bee lands on a player, causing them to flinch and resulting in their elimination. The trailer also shows a player questioning Seong Gi-hun’s intentions for returning, sparking curiosity and questions among the audience.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Season
Returning Characters:
The trailer reveals that the mysterious black-masked “Front Man” spectator of the games, played by Lee Byung-hun, is back, along with the detective, Hwang Jun-ho (played by Wi Ha-Joon), who infiltrated the game in Season 1 in search of his missing brother. Of course, Seong Gi-hun, the Squid Game winner, also returns.
New Cast:
With Gi-hun as the sole survivor from Season 1, a fresh cast of characters will be introduced, including renowned celebrities such as rapper T.O.P from BigBang, Jo Yuri (formerly of Iz*One), and Yim Si-wan from the boy band Z:EA
New Driving Plot:
Gi-hun seems to have a different goal this season, guiding players on how to survive and perhaps even uncovering the origins of the game itself.
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Changes in Incentives:
The Season 2 trailer suggests that players now receive monetary incentives to stay in the game, unlike in Season 1, which is an intriguing twist given the stakes and the increased number of players.
Season 2 picks up three years after Seong Gi-hun’s first experience in the games. Squid Game returns on 26th December 2024—watch the trailer now to see what’s in store. (Text Emily Naima)