Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk responds to the rumors of David Fincher remaking his hit Netflix show.Squid Gamerevolves around a mysterious game in which 456 players, all in financial difficulty, risk their lives in a series of increasingly disturbing games, for the chance to win a prize pot of ₩45.6 billion. The series received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series, and scooping two Primetime Emmy Awards.Squid Gameseason 2is set to release on Netflix on August 20, 2025.
In an interview withGamesRadar+, Dong-hyuk spoke about the rumors of Fincher developing an American remake of his hit show.He stated that he has not heard anything concretethat would suggest there is definitive interest in remakingSquid Gameas a US show, but continues that he is a fan of Fincher. The creator respects his work and would welcome a remake if Fincher were involved. Read his full comments below:
“I’ve also read news about David Fincher taking on a spin-off of Squid Game, and it isn’t something that’s been shared with me officially, so it’s tricky to comment. But having said that, as a big fan of David Fincher, you know, I hugely respect a lot of his work. If he actually were to do the spin-off of Squid Game, I personally, as a fan, I am very excited to see what happens. You know, I can’t wait to see what he has in store.”
What This Means For The Future OfSquid Game
The Franchise Could Continue With An American Reboot
Squid Gameseason 2’s storylines will be followed by a third and final season in 2025 that will look to wrap up the story, and there are no indicators that Dong-hyuk would seek to expand the show beyond this. However, this presents aunique opportunity for an American remake of the show to fill the gap for audiencesseeking more of aSquid Gamefix and would allow for the chance to repurpose an already successful franchise.Fincher’s involvement, should it materialize, would be a huge plus for the show, and he would bring experience, creativity, and grit to the franchise.
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It would not be Fincher’s first foray into television, with theGone Girldirector having directed episodes ofHouse of CardsandMindhunterin the past, but this would represent a unique challenge for the filmmaker. Nothing is concrete at this stage, anda lot will depend on whether there is scope for an American remake of the showandhow Dong-hyuk chooses to concludeSquid Gameseason 3. However, with Netflix keen to push its original content,Squid Gameis a valuable franchise that could expand beyond 2025.
Our Verdict On Whether A U.S. Version OfSquid GameWould Work
Korean Culture Is Ingrained In The Show, But Its Anticapitalist Message Is Universal
Dong-hyuk based the idea forSquid Gameon his own economic struggles and the class disparity that is rife in South Korea. This is a core pillar of what makes the show so captivating and compelling, but this also anchors it in Eastern culture. While there is a class disparity in the U.S., it is not as prominent, and this may not allow the show thematically to translate as well for American audiences. However, an area where I believe the anticapitalist message is a universal one, and this is one of the areas whereSquid Gamecould work as a U.S. remake.
Lead actor Lee Jung-jae became the first Asian actor to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for a non-English part.
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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.
