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30 Best Movies On Netflix Right Now (April 2025)
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Squid Game & Arcane Are Both Returning In 2024 After 3 Years Between Seasons
Both Netflix Shows Were Huge Hits Back In 2021
Squid GameandArcaneboth made their debuts back in 2021, and both Netflix original shows quickly became some of the streamer’s best offerings.
Arcanewon Netflix’s first Emmyfor animation, and its success can be seen in its overwhelmingly positive reviews. The first season of theLeague of Legendsseries boasts a 100% critic score and 96% audience score onRotten Tomatoes, highlighting its appeal across the board.Arcanedeserves the praise, as it tells a high-quality story that sets it above many other Netflix original shows. The same is true ofSquid Game,so it’s no wonder both series were renewed for season 2. Andit’s somewhat amusing that they’ll return at the same time, three years after first dropping on Netflix.
Arcaneseason 2will return first, making its way to Netflix in November 2024. It will continue Jinx and Vi’s story afterArcaneseason 1’s cliffhanger ending, which has made the wait for season 2 that much more agonizing. Season 2 will be the final outing, so it will need to resolve many the storylines in a handful of episodes. Meanwhile,Squid Gameseason 2will premiere in December 2024, though it also doesn’t have a precise release date just yet. Fortunately, more information about both shows should surface soon, astheir returns to Netflix are rapidly approaching.
Why Netflix’s Best Shows Take So Long To Release New Seasons
Given the success ofSquid GameandArcane, it’s surprising that it’s taken so long for both shows to return for season 2.Long waits aren’t out of the ordinary for Netflix though, as their best series often have lengthy gaps between seasons. This can be chalked up to a few things. For one, Netflix series will have to work around the cast members' schedules. If the stars are busy with another project, it could take longer than usual to begin production on the next season.
Post-production can also take a long time, depending on how much editing a series needs. This is especially true for projects that require a great deal of effects to bring their stories to life. Animation is its own beast, understandably taking longer to create than any live-action show.This explains why a series likeArcanecan’t return after just a year, though multi-year gaps are becoming commonplace even for live-action series.
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What To Expect From Squid Game 2 & Arcane Season 2
Both Series Will Deliver On The Promises Made At The End Of Season 1
Squid GameandArcanewill spark excitement when they return, and not just because they’ve been gone for years.Both shows are poised to ramp up the stakes in season 2, as they left their characters in interesting predicaments when their first seasons closed. Gi-hun has vowed revenge on the men behind the Squid Games, and it looks like that could land him back in the tournament in season 2. With Jun-ho returning and Gi-hun set on seeking justice, there will likely be a greater focus on the Front Man and the organization he helms.
Arcaneseason 1 ended in an even wilder place, with Jinx attacking the Piltover council. Judging byArcaneseason 2’s teaser trailer, they’ll want justice for her crimes — and to take down all the other agents of Silco. This will pit Vi and Jinx against one another, and there’s no telling how their next confrontation will end. Needless to say, bothArcaneandSquid Gamewill have viewers on the edge of their seats when they finally return toNetflix.
Squid Game
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
Arcane
Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
