Are you hooked on Squid Game: The Challenge? Well, get ready for more! Netflix announced a Season 2 order for the biggest reality competition series the streamer has put together, Squid Game: The Challenge.
Squid Game: The Challenge has ranked at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 English TV list for the weeks of November 20 and 27, both weeks it was eligible. It also hit the Top 10 in 93 countries, even amid the documented controversies and production mishaps that didn’t always value the welfare of the participants.
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456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be tested while competitors are eliminated around them.
The 10-episode competition series is a co-production between Studio Lambert (The Circle) and The Garden (24 Hours in A&E), part of ITV Studios. Executive Producers: Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay (The Garden), Toni Ireland (Studio Lambert), Anna Kidd, Stephen Lambert (Studio Lambert), Louise Peet, Nia Yemoh (Studio Lambert), Stephen Yemoh (Studio Lambert).
The scripted drama Squid Game holds the record as Netflix’s most popular series of all time, with over 1.65 billion view hours in the first 28 days after its September 2021 premiere. It was renewed for season 2 as Netflix and Director Hwang confirmed they will once again team up for a whole new round of the scripted show.
Netflix is further expanding the world of the show with Squid Game: The Trials, a live fan experience, starting December 6 in Los Angeles. Guests will be transported into the iconic Squid Game universe by participating in six fun, immersive, and competitive engagements, as seen in and inspired by the original series. There will also be a Night Market with themed food and beverages. Not only that, but a video game in the Squid Game universe is currently being produced where players will be able to compete with friends in games they’ll recognize from the series.
Do you think you have what it takes to compete in the Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2? Here is your chance to sign up!
The season finale streams on December 6 at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT, when the winner will receive a $4.56 million reward.
