The Squid Game universe has only has just begun, according to Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos.
Sarandos acknowledged today that Netflix’s most popular series ever will be returning another season, confirming earlier remarks from series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. According to Variety, the remarks came during Netflix’s fourth quarter 2021 earnings interview, where Sarandos was asked about the show’s future.
“Absolutely,” Sarandos said. “The Squid Game universe has just begun.”
Squid Game was one of last year’s breakout streaming hits and IGN’s best television show of 2021, reaching a “mind-boggling” 214 million subscribers worldwide. It depicts a “candy-coated” battle royale in which 456 contestants are forced to play children’s games for a large prize pool and their lives.
Hwang Dong-hyuk previously confirmed that Squid Game would be returning, and even said that talks are underway for a third season. He also said main character Seong Gi-hun will return.
“I will promise you this, Gi-hun will come back,” Hwang said. “He will do something for the world.”
Sarandos did not say when Squid Game Season 2 will premiere.
