South Korean TV series The Squid Game has been officially renewed for a second season. The announcement was made by Netflix CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos during a meeting to discuss the streaming service's fourth-quarter earnings, according to Variety.
Absolutely. The Squid Game universe is just being born,” Sarandos said when asked if there will be a second season of the series. He did not explain when exactly to expect new episodes and whether the filming of the project has begun.
Sarandos added that Netflix sees The Squid Game not only as a promising film product, but also as a project with growth potential beyond streaming service. In particular, we are talking about creating themed events and releasing merch.
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In November 2021, the creator of the series, Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk, announced the start of work on the second season and confirmed that the Game of squid» will continue, despite the fact that most South Korean projects are limited to one season. “There were so many expectations, so many requests and love. I almost feel like I've been left with no choice. I will say this: there will be a second season. Right now it is brewing in my head, I am in the process of planning the plot, ”he said.