Netflix Announces Last-Minute Release Time Change for Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Finale

Netflix has revealed how it will release the final episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2. This season of the reality show, inspired by the popular Korean drama, upped the ante with 456 players competing in both classic and new games for a massive $4.56 million prize. As players battled through challenges like the Six-Legged Pentathlon and the intense Circle of Trust, the competition narrowed from 456 to just a few, thanks to surprising twists and strategic betrayals.

As a fan, I was so impressed with the final five players on Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 – they really deserved to make it that far! But the trailer for the finale definitely made me think there are still some surprises coming. And just when I thought I knew what to expect, Netflix dropped another unexpected announcement online – I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Netflix has announced the final episode of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 will be available to stream on November 18th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (6 p.m. Pacific Time). This is a shift from the release schedule of earlier episodes this season, which debuted at 3 a.m. Eastern Time (midnight Pacific Time).

Netflix made a last-minute adjustment to prevent early spoilers, and their promotional materials now encourage viewers to “watch together” when the new episode is released.

The new trailer for the final season of the Netflix game show hints at a dramatic conclusion. Expect plenty of unexpected turns, heartfelt moments, and shocking betrayals as the top 5 players compete. You can watch the complete trailer here:

Netflix launching new content at 9 p.m. Eastern Time is a strategic move. That’s because major releases from competitors like HBO Max’s IT: Welcome to Derry and new shows from Marvel and Star Wars on Disney+ usually come out around the same time.

The final season of Stranger Things will be released in a way that’s very similar to past seasons. New episodes, starring Millie Bobby Brown, are set to premiere at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time).

Why Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2‘s New Release Strategy is Genius 

Season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge is getting a lot of attention because of its surprising and unpredictable moments in the first eight episodes. With backstabbing, high stakes, and unusual alliances, it’s a reality show that keeps viewers hooked and constantly guessing what will happen next.

Netflix released the season finale of Squid Game: The Challenge at 9 p.m. ET to maximize viewership globally and allow more people to watch the results and find out who won the $4.56 million prize (you can read more about the winner here). Instead of their usual 3 a.m. ET release time, which most people are asleep for, this primetime slot made the finale feel like a live event, encouraging immediate reactions and discussion online.

The trailer suggests the final five contestants will face another intense series of psychological challenges. As the season’s dramatic turns happen, Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 is expected to be a major topic on social media, with everyone eager to find out who wins and how they achieved the top spot.

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2025-11-17 22:04