Squid Game
About Squid Game
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama in which 456 players, all deeply in debt, accept an invitation to compete in a series of children's games for a massive cash prize. The catch: elimination from the game means death. The series serves as a dark allegory about economic inequality, desperation, and the lengths to which people will go when pushed to their limits, all wrapped in a visually striking and tension-filled narrative.
Characters (6)
Videos
Squid Game Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
Squid Game currently has 2 seasons on Netflix. The first season premiered on September 17, 2021, and Season 2 launched on December 26, 2024.
Squid Game is a Netflix Original series and is available exclusively on Netflix worldwide. It is available with Korean audio and subtitles in dozens of languages.
Yes, Squid Game is a South Korean production filmed in Korean. It is available with subtitles and dubbed audio in many languages on Netflix.
Squid Game was created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. He first conceived the idea in 2008 but could not find funding until Netflix greenlit the project in 2019.