Overview
- A Film & Television Industry Alliance entry, reported by Collider, lists an English‑language spin‑off set to start filming on February 26, 2026 in Los Angeles.
- David Fincher is reported to direct, with original creator Hwang Dong‑hyuk named among producers alongside Kim Ji‑yeon, Zeus Zamani, and Rhett Giles.
- Coverage describes the project as a parallel spin‑off in the same universe with a new cast and an American take on the games, not a remake.
- Cate Blanchett is reported to be attached following her cameo in the Korean series, with some outlets suggesting she could assume the recruiter role originally linked to Gong Yoo.
- Hwang has said he has not been officially informed by Netflix about Fincher’s involvement, and reports suggest a tentative late‑2028 release window remains speculative.