As the anticipation for the final season of Netflix’s global phenomenon “Squid Game” reaches its zenith, the release of the new trailer has ignited discussions across the globe. Here’s what fans can expect from the concluding chapter of this dystopian survival thriller:

The trailer opens with Seong Gi-hun, known as Player 456, stepping back into the iconic green tracksuit, not for survival this time, but with a mission to dismantle the very games that once nearly claimed his life. Three years after winning the first season’s deadly contest, Gi-hun’s return isn’t about the money; it’s about rebellion. His goal? To destroy the game from the inside out.

“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on Season 2:

“If Season 1 was about the story of Gi-hun [Lee], or player no. 456, entering Squid Game for the first time and about how he survives and leaves the game as a winner, Season 2 is going to be about Gi-hun [being] faced with his memories of the first game — the experiences of going through a new realization and awakening and returning once again to the game in order to stop this unjust game.”

Set to premiere on December 26, 2024, ‘Squid Game‘ Season 2 not only aims to close the story arc of its main characters but also sets the stage for what could be an entirely new chapter or spin-off, given the series’ massive success. While the trailer confirms Gi-hun’s final stand, it leaves room for speculation on whether this truly marks the end or if the ‘Squid Game‘ universe might expand in unforeseen ways.