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'Squid Game: America' Reported With David Fincher, February 2026 LA Shoot Planned

Netflix has not announced the project despite trade listings.

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.