Squid Game became one of Netflix's most talked about shows after its launch in September 2021, which is unsurprising really as it's an emotional roller coaster that hooks you in almost immediately.
This resulted in season 1 becoming the most watched show at launch in the streaming service's history, with a staggering 111 million views in just a couple of months.
So, talk naturally turns to season 2 and, with a fairly open ending and unprecedented demand, you can be reassured that it will be on its way.
Here's everything you need to know about it.
Squid Game 2 release date
While Netflix is yet to confirm a second season of Squid Game, its creator, writer and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, told the Associated Press on 9 November 2021 that it is definitely on the cards.
"There will indeed be a second season," he said in a brief interview. "It's in my head right now. I'm in the planning process currently."
COMEBACK SQUID: Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director, creator, writer of #SquidGame says the show will be back with more Gi-hun adventures. pic.twitter.com/uqC1DIdZqy
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) November 9, 2021
How and where to watch Squid Game season 2
Sadly, as it's still just at the planning stage and hasn't even been written yet, it could be a while before filming starts on Squid Game 2.
It's unlikely it'll hit screens in 2022, therefore. We think 2023 is more likely.
When season 2 of Squid Game appears, it will no doubt be hitting Netflix.
How many episodes will Squid Game season 2 have?
The first season of Squid Game had nine episodes and six "games" within those nine episodes. We'd expect to see a similar amount for the next season.
What is expected to happen in Squid Game 2?
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!
Though the ending of season 1 certainly made room for a sequel, it is not currently clear what a second season would focus on. We'd expect the main character - player 456 - to return, given he didn't board the flight to see his daughter and we'd also expect him to attempt to take down those running the game.
Of course, the old man - player 001 - who turned out to be the game's creator, died in the last episode of season 1, and given the main character won the prize money after many of the other characters died in the games, there is plenty of room for new cast members.
Whether the games will follow the same structure - six games and hundreds of contestants - or whether Hwang Dong-hyuk will go down a different path is not yet known. Exciting though.
Dong-hyuk told Radio Times: "I do realise there are huge expectations for season two. It's not that I haven’t thought about season two at all, and I also do have a rough framework for it. But I keep asking myself whether I can make it better than season one. I do not want people to get disappointed over the new season."
He also said of the ideas circulating online around a season 2: "If I ever make season two, I will try to look up those many ideas, and of course if there are any good ones, I can bring them into the story".
Where to catch up on Squid Game season 1?
If you're looking to catch up on season one of Squid Game and refresh your memory on what happened, or if you want to rewatch it completely, it's all on Netflix.
Like Bridgerton, Squid Game will no doubt remain available to watch for many months - years even.
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