Netflix announces second season of ‘Squid Game’

The hit Netflix survival series about 456 contestants fighting for their lives in a twisted dystopian competition with a $36 million grand prize has officially been renewed for a second season, the streaming service announced Sunday.

Netflix, which described the second season as “a whole new round,” did not provide any other details, including a premiere date.

The Korean-language series premiered in September to rave reviews, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series in just 12 days, according to the streaming platform.

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