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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Crowns Season 2 Champion After Prime-Time Finale Shift

Netflix rescheduled the drop to a 9 p.m. ET slot, signaling a push to grow the franchise with Season 3 casting underway.

Overview

  • Netflix made a last-minute change to release the Season 2 finale on Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. ET rather than the usual overnight window.
  • The season concluded with a champion emerging from a final round featuring five remaining players.
  • The reality competition began with 456 contestants competing for a $4.56 million prize and was filmed earlier in 2025 in England.
  • Contestant accounts described continuity-focused production practices, including periods without showers and unchanged dormitory bedding, while participants affirmed the unscripted format.
  • Netflix and Tudum confirmed Season 3 with casting active through Squid Game: The Experience events in New York and London.