Ahead of 'Squid Game' S2—Netflix brings in-person experience to NYC
Netflix has announced that it will open Squid Game: The Experience in New York City this October. This immersive event will allow fans to engage with the popular series on a personal level. The live experience, set to take place at the Manhattan Mall, will feature challenges inspired by the show, including the iconic "Red Light, Green Light" game. Curious to join in? Here's what you need to know.
Event to include new games and Korean-inspired food
In addition to games from the series, Squid Game: The Experience will introduce new challenges to engage the audience. Participants will compete in groups of up to 24, accumulating points through a series of escalating tasks. The event will also feature a night market offering Korean-inspired food, snacks, and cocktails, similar to the original live Squid Game experience in Los Angeles last year.
Tickets for 'The Experience' to go on sale soon
Squid Game: The Experience will be open from Thursdays to Mondays starting October 11. Tickets for individuals and groups will be available for purchase from August 21, with prices starting at $39 plus fees. To recall, the first season of Squid Game, which premiered in 2021, shattered records by becoming Netflix's most-watched series ever, garnering a staggering 1.65B views within its first 28 days.
Netflix plans more 'Squid Game' experiences worldwide
Netflix has revealed plans to launch other Squid Game experiences in Europe and Asia later this year, coinciding with the release of the series Season 2. The streaming giant is also set to significantly expand its live experiences business by opening two permanent Netflix Houses in Pennsylvania and Texas next year. These venues will host live experiences based on various Netflix shows.
'Squid Game' Season 2 to premiere after Christmas
The second season of Squid Game is slated to premiere after Christmas, with a third season also in the pipeline. Netflix has confirmed that the main series will conclude with a third and final season in 2025. Meanwhile, a second season of the Squid Game: The Challenge reality show is currently in production. A multiplayer video game, Squid Game: Unleashed, is set to launch this year.
