“I Got Shivers” — Mixed Reviews from Netizens on Netflix’s Official Trailer for Squid Game Season 2

On September 20, 2024, Netflix unveiled the much-anticipated official trailer for Squid Game 2. Fans can catch the new season streaming on Netflix starting December 26, 2024, just after Christmas. The first season of Squid Game premiered on Netflix in 2021 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon.

The narrative centers around a deadly underground game where 456 participants vie for a life-changing cash prize of 45.6 billion won (approximately $34.3 million). The twist? Only one competitor can survive, as everyone else must perish. The latest trailer for Squid Game 2 opens with the chilling announcement:

“The game will not stop”

The teaser relives the moment when 456 desperate individuals in dire financial need sign up for this enigmatic game. The opening features Lee Jung-jae awakening from a terrifying nightmare in the present day.

The Front Man—the enigmatic controller of the game—is shown swiftly entering the control room as armed troops in their signature pink uniforms and masks assemble. The trailer concludes with Lee Jung-jae waking up once more, now donning the iconic No. 456 green uniform from season 1.

Viewers were captivated by the new trailer for Squid Game 2. One user on X expressed their excitement:

“holy i got shivers”

Many dedicated fans predicted Lee Jung-jae’s return in season 2, expressing their enthusiasm.

“Ahhh I’m so ready for this!!”one user commented.

“I knew it main character find way back in the game. Pretty much come like old man season one,”another user added.

“Ooo! All the good shows are coming back this winter! First arcane, now squid game!”another fan remarked.

Some online commentators questioned Netflix’s decision to release Squid Game 2 on December 26, a day following Christmas, though many still expressed eagerness for the upcoming season.

“Feel like a December 26th release date is a massive blunder tbh. If they had done it like 2 weeks prior to Halloween that would make more sense but like Christmas time???”one user remarked.

“Because all of us feel like they are in the Squid Game when you have to deal with families at Christmas post this election. In fact, many us would prefer to be in this show rather than deal with some politically loud relatives this Christmas,”another netizen joked.

“I don’t like to say this nor do I say this lightly: there is no in-between, this WILL either be amazing or mind-numbingly bad. Hoping for the former,”another net user stated.

Squid Game 2 Features an Impressive Cast, Including Lee Jung-jae, Im Si-wan, and Park Gyu-young

Season 1 of Squid Game achieved the title of the most-watched non-English TV series on Netflix, amassing two billion hours viewed on the platform over an approximate eight-hour runtime and around 265 million total views. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk won the Emmy for “Outstanding Direction for a Drama Series,”while lead actor Lee Jung-jae earned the Emmy for “Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.”

In 2023, Netflix announced the return of key characters Gi-hun, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), and the Recruiter (Gong Yoo), igniting anticipation online. Wi Ha-joon’s involvement in Squid Game 2 also raised excitement, although the actor mentioned that he might not be playing a significant role this time.

“I’m not playing a major role this time. I’ve returned alive, and the story just shows what I’m up to. I approached it with a mindset of ‘Let’s say hello one more time’, there is nothing that will leave a huge impact,”he shared in a “Shin Dong Yup”YouTube interview.

Joining Squid Game 2 will be a remarkable cast, including Park Gyu-young, Im Si-wan, BIGBANG’s T.O.P., and Lee Jin-uk from Sweet Home. Here’s a complete list of the new cast members: