Is there a new Squid Game? Finale sparks US spin-off rumors

As one of Netflix’s most beloved series comes to an end, the finale of Squid Game has sparked widespread rumors about a potential US spin-off after revealing a specific scene with Cate Blanchett as a recruiter in Los Angeles. 

Squid Game’s ending garnered mixed reactions on social media, with several fans deeming it lacking in the character development department and a “cash grab” for a potential sequel. On the contrary, others were satisfied with the ending for its “realistic” outcome.

When it came to character development, the most debated character was Detective Hwang Jun-ho, who spent two entire seasons looking for the island where the games took place and his brother (the Front Man Hwang In-ho), only to reach it at the end, and do nothing.

Is there a new Squid Game? Finale sparks US spin-off rumors

Squid Game Season 3 ended in Los Angeles, California, where Hwang In-ho handed over the 45.6 billion won prize money from Season 1 to Seong Gi-hun’s daughter, following Gi-hun’s controversial death after saving Player 222’s baby.

The scene then pans out to Hwang In-ho, who rolls down the window to Cate Blanchett, recruiting and brutally slapping a homeless American man in an alleyway while playing the iconic Ddakji game.

While many fans were expecting Leonardo DiCaprio to make a cameo in the finale, Cate Blanchett took his spot, sparking excitement on social media for her

According to What’s on Netflix, rumors about a possible US spin-off started circulating in 2023 with American film director David Fincher (Fight Club) reportedly linked to the project. Scooper DanielRPK revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the show will not have the ‘Squid Game’ name attached to it.

While nothing has been confirmed by Netflix, scoopers across the internet have been hinting towards a US spin-off for some time. Despite many showcasing excitement about a possible spin-off, many remain sceptical about it, as they showcased concern for the franchise.

A social media user wrote on X, “…why? There’s already a Squid Game.”

Another added, “Americans can not see success and want to copy it. Allow the original Squid Game to be the only one ever created. It’s so annoying. That’s how they copied a successful Japanese anime series recently.”