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David Fincher to Direct 'Squid Game: America' Spinoff

11/20/2025

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David Fincher, filmmaker, will direct Squid Game: America, which begins filming February 26, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The spinoff will feature an all-new cast, reportedly disconnected from the original.
Cate Blanchett is the only confirmed cast member after a cameo in Squid Game Season 3.
The creative team includes Fincher, Hwang Dong-hyuk, the original creator, and Dennis Kelly.
The series aims to explore how games are conducted in America.

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Story summary

David Fincher, filmmaker, will direct Squid Game: America, which begins filming February 26, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The spinoff will feature an all-new cast, reportedly disconnected from the original.
Cate Blanchett is the only confirmed cast member after a cameo in Squid Game Season 3.
The creative team includes Fincher, Hwang Dong-hyuk, the original creator, and Dennis Kelly.
The series aims to explore how games are conducted in America.