An English version of Netflix’s hit show,Squid Game, reportedly remains in development. After the runaway success of the original Korean language show, it earned a reality TV adaptation and two follow-up seasons.Squid Gameseason 3is expected for a 2025 debut after season 2’s recent December 26 premiere. The reality show,The Challenge, was also renewed for another season. The most surprising production, however, remains David Fincher’s upcoming English language show, reteaming him with the streamer afterHouse of CardsandMindhunter, among other titles.
In an interview withTheWrap, creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the future of the franchise. While explaining that season 3 is in development, Hwang discussedSquid Game: The Challengeand confirmed that the idea ofDavid Fincher’s English show has not died. Netflix remains devoted to the concept, and Hwang has expressed some interest in joining the production. Check out his quote below:
I know Netflix has a plan. They are not going to throw this idea away… Maybe I’ll be in one of those projects as an advisor or co-creator. Who knows? ButSeason 3 is not going to be the endof the ‘Squid Game’ universe.
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Development Has Been Slow But Ongoing
The continued development should come as no surprise, given the immense success of the show. It quickly becameNetflix’s most-watched show, earning over 100 million viewers and becoming a pop culture sensation. Season 1 earned exceptional acclaim, securing a 95% score on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and an 83% audience-led Popcornmeter score. With so much praise and viewership, it was inevitable that Netflix would seek to expand the sensation, and Fincher’s upcoming series should simply continue that success, even ifSquid Gameseason 2’s receptionhas been more mixed.
Season 2 will need to be a runaway success to justify expanding this franchise so quickly.
Not much word about Fincher’s show has been released. It will likely be a spin-off produced in English, expanding the reach of the games across multiple countries.Squid Gameseason 2’s endingproved that the games are exceptionally difficult to stop, so it is only natural that it would stretch to new countries. The United States will likely be Fincher’s target location, as a Hollywood production is the natural next step for this franchise, thoughEngland is another possibility.Squid Game: The Challengedid, after all, take place in the United Kingdom.
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Netflix May Be Expanding Too Quickly
Having premiered in 2021, the original show was released at a time in which theaters were struggling and streaming services were on the rise. With many competing platforms today and a slow recovery at the box office, it is no longer the same media landscape.Squid Gamethrived because of Hwang’s skill, but it also came at the perfect time. With those factors no longer in play, season 2 will need to be a runaway success to justify expanding this franchise so quickly. If it is not, then Fincher’s spin-off could very well fall through in the coming months.
Squid Game
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
