The release date for Squid Game season two has finally been released as Netflix dropped a grisly new trailer. Nearly three years after Squid Game took the world by storm, the streaming giant has revealed the show will return in time for the festive period.

And alongside the release date, a new trailer has dropped which will leave fans on the edge of their seat. The latest season of the hit show will be released globally on Boxing Day, Netflix has announced. And no doubt the trailer has intrigued fans.

The clip shows a new group of recruits, with a guard telling extending a 'heartfelt welcome' before panning to a familiar face - Gi-hun, who has returned as Player 456. The trailer then shows one of the original challenges and Gi-hun taking control and trying to guide the fellow competitors through the trials.

But trouble soon erupts as fellow players accuse him of working for the games master, forcing him to reveal he has played before. And, as the guards watch on, the mastermind behind Squid Game watches over the players, who panic and fight among themselves.

The trailer then shows a series of gruesome murders, brawls, gun fights and terrifying games, ending with Gi-hun sweaty and panting in the dark before the trailer reveals that the second series will premiere on December 26. A synopsis of season two revealed: 'Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.'

Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys as the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, returns to the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Byung-hun and Wi Ha-jun also are returning to reprise their roles from the original series. The new cast members include: Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.

Season one of Squid Games earned 14 Emmy Awards nominations and it won six prizes including Best Drama actor, Best Drama Guest Actress, Best Drama Directing as well as awards for production design, stunt performance, and visual effects. Earleir this year, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk - who wrote and directed all 10 episodes - also shared a letter to the fans in a Netflix press release. 'It's been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place. I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season,' he began.

'On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, "Wow, I can't believe I'm back in the world of Squid Game." It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years, as well,' he added. 'Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn't seem to be an easy opponent this time either. The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year,' he continued.

'I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story,' Dong-hyuk added. 'We'll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you're excited for what's to come. Thank you, always, and see you soon, everyone,' he concluded. Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix now.

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