Get ready for more innocent childhood games with a dark twist as “Squid Game” returns with a new season packed with chaos and violence.

The upcoming second season, set to premiere this week, will feature Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, as he once again participates in the lethal game where unsuspecting South Koreans risk their lives for major monetary rewards. However, this time, Gi-hun is determined to put an end to the horrifying competition for good.

Netflix teased fans with a sneak peek in February for this wildly popular Korean series, which inspired a safe reality show variant late last year. More “Squid Game” content is in the pipeline, as creator Hwang Dong-hyuk announced that a third and final season is expected to be launched in 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about the second season of “Squid Game” and how to catch all seven episodes.

When will ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 be released?

The second season of “Squid Game” is set to premiere on Thursday, December 26.

Where can you watch ‘Squid Game’ Season 2?

You can stream both seasons of “Squid Game,” along with its non-lethal reality counterpart, “Squid Game: The Challenge,” exclusively on Netflix.

Subscription plans start at $6.99 per month with ads, while the ad-free premium subscription can go up to $22.99, allowing you to stream unlimited movies and shows in 4K ultra high-definition.

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 trailer

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 cast

Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Gi-hun, having won an Emmy in 2022 for this performance, making history as the first Asian actor to earn the leading actor award in a drama series.

As confirmed by Netflix, other familiar faces returning for Season 2 include:

• Wi Ha-joon as Detective Hwang Jun-ho
• Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man
• Gong Yoo as the Recruiter

Newcomers to the cast for Season 2 are:

• Si-Wan Yim
• Kang Ha-neul
• Park Sung-hoon
• Jo Yu-ri
• Park Gyu-young