David Fincher Teams Up with Hwang Dong Hyuk for 'Squid Game: America' Spin-Off
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Squid Game: America is officially in the works, with David Fincher joining forces with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk to bring the new series to life. The highly-anticipated spin-off will be set in the United States, featuring a fresh cast, plot, and release schedule. According to Collider, Squid Game: America is expected to be an epic crossover between the original South Korean thriller and the new American players competing in the games. Filming is set to begin in February 2026, with Los Angeles and California serving as the top locations for the shoot. While details about the plot are still under wraps, reports suggest that the storyline will be set in the same universe as the original show, with a cultural shift expected to occur. The American version is anticipated to run in parallel with the Korean series. Netflix has not officially confirmed the news, but the show has been listed on the Film and Television Industry Alliance website, revealing that Zeus Zamani and Rhett Giles will be producing the series alongside Fincher and Hyuk. The synopsis reads: "A US version of the Korean hit series, the spin-off is set in the same world, but we get to see how the games are handled in America.