Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 - Release date speculation and latest news

Speaking about the series renewal, Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of nonfiction series, said: "There was no red light in our decision to greenlight season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge, the most ambitious unscripted show we've premiered at Netflix.

"We're so excited to continue the franchise of Squid Game with our team in Korea, and producers at Studio Lambert and The Garden, for this epic competition series."

Based on the Korean drama Squid Game, the reality TV show launched on Wednesday 22nd November and well and truly gripped viewers.

Much like the original show, 456 players took part in various children's games, and if they failed, they were eliminated from the competition.

As the players drop out of the game one by one, only a single player can emerge victorious and win a huge $4.56 million.

According to Deadline, the season premiere of Squid Game: The Challenge was "the most streamed show in the UK across major video-on-demand platforms, excluding Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+", proving its popularity among viewers.

So, it's no surprise that Netflix decided to bring it back.

Read on for everything you need to know about Squid Game: The Challenge season 2, including when it's likely to air.

Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 release date speculation

CONFIRMED: Squid Game: The Challenge has been confirmed for a second season.

Squid Game: The Challenge producers previously said that they "would love" to do another season.

"That's all in the hands of our dear friends at Netflix, if they have the desire, whether they want to do it again," executive producer Stephen Lambert told Entertainment Weekly.

He continued: "If viewers love the show, and from what we understand, the people do, Netflix will publish numbers for the first week, so it will be interesting to see what those numbers are like. If they're good, then who knows, maybe they'll want to do another season."

Executive producer John Hay echoed Lambert's thoughts and said: "It's brilliant it's landed as well as it has, and we're really enjoying all the responses to it.

"It probably is too early to judge, but we would obviously love to [do season 2]. We think it's a game with potential, so let's see."

The second season hasn't been given a release date just yet, but it's likely that it could air around the same time next year, in November 2024.

Who is in the Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 cast?

The contestants haven't been revealed yet for season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge, but it's likely to be another group of 456 contestants who will all take part in several challenges in the hopes of winning a huge $4.56 million.

And if you think you have what it takes, the applications for season 2 has now opened.

How to apply for Squid Game: The Challenge

Netflix are now casting for season 2, with applications being accepted from US, UK and global applicants.

Players must be at least 21 years old when applying, and will need to be available to take part in the programme for up to four weeks, although this could change at the show's discretion.

You can fill out a form on the official website.

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