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Industry Listing Sets February Start for 'Squid Game: America' U.S. Spin-Off

An industry database entry details a Los Angeles shoot, naming original creator Hwang Dong-hyuk alongside David Fincher as producers.

Overview

  • A Film and Television Industry Alliance listing shows Squid Game: America targeting a February 26, 2026 production start in Los Angeles.
  • The entry lists Hwang Dong-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, David Fincher, Zeus Zamani, and Rhett Giles as producers, with Dennis Kelly attached as writer.
  • Cate Blanchett is the only cast member named on the listing, and Collider reports her Season 3 character will not appear in the new series.
  • Netflix has not announced the project and Fincher has not publicly confirmed his involvement, while Hwang has signaled his support for the U.S. effort.
  • The listing describes a U.S. story set in the same world as the Korean series, and some outlets suggest a 2028 release is plausible if filming proceeds on schedule.