'Squid Game: The Challenge' Brings the Terrifying Netflix Show to Life
Squid Game is being brought to life. Days after the popular scripted drama was renewed for a second season in 2022, it was announced that Netflix had given the *green light* for Squid Game: The Challenge. "The world's most notorious game becomes reality," the streamer teased.
The new series, inspired by the global hit Squid Game, is being billed as the "biggest reality competition series ever" with contestants competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment,” Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of unscripted and documentary series, said in a press release last year.
“Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever, full of tension and twists, with the biggest ever cash prize at the end,” Riegg continued.
Before the game begins, here is everything to know about Squid Game: The Challenge, including its release date, how it works and who will compete.
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What will happen on Squid Game: The Challenge?
According to Netflix, contestants on Squid Game: The Challenge will "compete through a series of games inspired by the original show." Although the streamer didn't specify which games from the series might make an appearance on the reality spinoff, some options on the table include Red Light, Green Light, Tug of War, Hopscotch and Marbles. In addition, the competition will feature "surprising new additions."
The streaming giant further noted that contestants' "strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them."
But fear not: Unlike on the original show, contestants on Squid Game: The Challenge aren't going to die. "The worst fate is going home empty-handed," Netflix promises.
How many contestants will there be on Squid Game: The Challenge?
The show is said to feature the "largest cast in reality TV history" with a whopping 456 contestants.
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What is the Squid Game: The Challenge release date?
The series will be released on Nov. 22, 2023 at 3 a.m. EST.
How to watch Squid Game: The Challenge
The reality competition will be available only on Netflix.
How many episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge will there be?
Squid Game: The Challenge is a 10-episode competition series. Netflix has yet to announce whether the episodes will drop all at once, in batches or on a weekly basis.
Is there a trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge?
A teaser for the series debuted during Tudum: A Global Fan Event in June 2023. “Attention players, you will now compete for our biggest cash prize in reality show history,” a worker, dressed in a red suit, says in the teaser. Meanwhile, one individual, presumably a player, is heard saying, “$4.56 million dollars? People do a whole lot worse for a whole lot less." Watch the official teaser below:
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How to compete on Squid Game: The Challenge
While casting for Season 1 is closed, individuals can register for potential future seasons on SquidGameCasting.com.
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