The second season of the globally acclaimed series, Squid Game, has added another accolade to its growing list of achievements. Starring Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun, Squid Game Season 2 has won the Best Foreign Language Series award at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. This win solidifies the show’s position as a major force in international television.
A Triumph at the Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Awards ceremony, held on February 8, 2025, saw Squid Game Season 2 emerge victorious in its category. The series beat out a strong field of competitors, including other notable shows like Pachinko Season 2, Acapulco, and several others. This award further emphasizes the global impact and critical acclaim that Squid Game has garnered. The show was also previously nominated for Best Television Series (Drama) at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game Season 2 brought back familiar faces like Lee Jung Jae as Seong Gi Hun, Lee Byung Hun as the Front Man, and Wi Ha Joon as Hwang Jun-ho. Gong Yoo also returned as the recruiter. The season also welcomed new cast members, including Kang Ha Neul, Im Si Wan, Jo Yuri, Park Gyu Young, Park Sung Hoon, Yang Dong Geun, Lee David, Lee Jin Wook, and T.O.P.
The second season premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2025, and quickly became a global phenomenon. It reached the top spot as the most-watched series in over 90 countries.
What’s Next for Squid Game?
The success of Squid Game continues, with the announcement of a third season. Squid Game Season 3 is set to be released on July 27, 2025.
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