Overview
- An FTIA listing cites February 26, 2026, as the start of filming in Los Angeles and California for an English-language spin-off titled Squid Game: America.
- Reports name David Fincher as lead director, with original creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and producer Kim Ji-yeon involved, and additional producers listed on the industry site.
- Coverage positions the series as an official spin-off set in the same universe as the Korean original, running in parallel with a new English-speaking cast.
- Neither Netflix nor the principals have issued formal confirmation, and key details remain subject to change despite industry and trade reports led by Collider.
- Some outlets report Cate Blanchett is expected to portray the recruiter role and suggest a Christmas 2028 release window, both of which remain unverified.