New Update Signals Major Progress on U.S. Adaptation Titled Squid Game: America

A Major Development for the U.S. Version

November 19, 2025: David Fincher’s long-discussed American adaptation of Squid Game has taken a significant step forward. A new industry listing indicates that the project — reportedly titled Squid Game: America — is gaining momentum, with production expected to begin in Los Angeles in February 2026.

Creative Team Taking Shape

The update also suggests that Fincher will collaborate with original Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and producers Kim Ji-yeon, Zeus Zamani, and Rhett Giles. Early details hint that this American version will not be a direct remake. Instead, it is expected to introduce new characters, new locations, and uniquely American survival games, while maintaining the high-stakes tension and social commentary that made the original series a global phenomenon.

Clarifying the Rumors

Although excitement is building, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has clarified that the American spin-off is not directly tied to the Season 3 finale of the original series. He noted that he was not officially informed by Netflix about the U.S. version and emphasized that recent cameos were not meant to serve as a setup. This suggests that the two projects may exist independently within the wider Squid Game universe.

Why This Update Matters

If production moves ahead as planned, Squid Game: America would mark one of the franchise’s biggest expansions to date. With Fincher’s signature style — gritty realism, psychological tension, and atmospheric world-building — the spin-off could explore new themes rooted in American culture, inequality, and desperation.

This latest development is the strongest sign yet that the project is real, active, and moving quickly toward becoming a major addition to the Squid Game franchise.