Squid Game Creator Discusses Potential US Spin-Off, No Official Netflix Confirmation

Although Netflix's Squid Game concluded its third season, the franchise is far from over, with multiple potential spin-offs and continuations in discussion. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has expressed openness to spin-offs, including a prequel exploring the three-year gap between seasons 1 and 2 focusing on the recruiters' lives outside the games, though he remains somewhat exhausted by the series. A notable cliffhanger featuring Cate Blanchett in the final moments of season 3 sparked speculation about a U.S.-based spin-off reportedly developed by David Fincher, but Hwang neither confirmed nor denied these rumors, emphasizing the thematic intent behind the ending rather than confirming new projects. Meanwhile, Netflix plans to continue expanding the Squid Game universe, including the ongoing Squid Game: The Challenge reality series. Fans seeking similar content can turn to Netflix's All of Us Are Dead, a Korean survival drama with comparable suspense and action, which also has a second season confirmed after a multi-year gap. Despite mixed reactions to Squid Game's divisive ending, the show has influenced how Netflix might approach future survival thrillers, emphasizing character development and emotional payoff.