Squid Game Release Date (2021): Cast, Trailer & Updates
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Squid Game (2021) is a Thriller title directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk and starring Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, and others that Indian audiences are tracking for booking and OTT windows. The currently listed theatrical release date is 17 September 2021. Current listing status: Released.
This MovieReleaseDate.in guide answers the core search intent around the Squid Game release date, cast, trailer, story overview, budget signals, and likely OTT timing — with clear labels for confirmed facts versus unconfirmed buzz. Use it as a release-date checkpoint before you book tickets or wait for streaming.
Squid Game Quick Facts
| Release Date | 17 Sept 2021 |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| IMDb Rating | 8/10 |
| Runtime | 60 min |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | South Korea |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| Cast | Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-joon |
| Production | Netflix |
Contents
Squid Game Story
Hundreds of desperate contestants, all facing financial ruin, are invited to participate in a series of deadly children’s games. As the stakes rise and alliances form, the line between humanity and survival blurs. The series is a chilling commentary on greed, desperation, and the dark side of human nature.
As the film moves through production and marketing, expect clearer confirmation of theatrical versus digital windows. Until then, treat 2021-09-17 as the working date shown in our………… As production and marketing continue, expect clearer confirmation of theatrical versus digital windows. Until then, use the release date shown above as the working date on our movie release calendar and re-check closer to opening week.
Official Release Date
As of our latest update, Squid Game is listed for theaters on 17 September 2021. That is the date we treat as the working theatrical release date for India unless a studio or distributor issues a revised movie release schedule.
If you are comparing weekend options, check this page again in the final fortnight — release dates in India often firm up (or slip) after trailer and music launches.
Cast
The billed cast for Squid Game includes Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, and Wi Ha-joon. Cast lists can expand through promotions, so treat early billing as the core lineup rather than a final end-credit dump.
Director & Production
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Writers: Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Production: Netflix.
Genre positioning: Thriller.
Story Overview
What makes Squid Game worth a dedicated release-date page is the combination of cast interest, genre positioning, and schedule clarity for viewers in India and overseas. The official/reported premise is covered in the story section above without dumping late-film spoilers.
For searchers looking up “Squid Game release date”, “Squid Game cast”, or “Squid Game OTT release date”, this article consolidates the essentials in one place instead of scattering thin updates across multiple posts.
Trailer
No official trailer embed is listed yet. When the first teaser or trailer arrives, we will surface it here and note whether it came with a firmer cinema release date.
Budget & Box Office
Budget and box-office figures are not reliably published yet. We avoid inventing numbers; when trade reports or official statements appear, they will be added with clear sourcing language.
Music
Reported tracks connected to the project include: Way Back Then, Pink Soldiers, Hostage Crisis, I Remember My Name, Unfolded…, Needles and Dalgona, Fly Me to the Moon (cover). Music rolls often precede the final push on upcoming movie release dates, so single launches are useful signals even before a full soundtrack drop.
Filming & Production Status
Listing status is currently Released with a reported runtime of about 60 minutes in Hindi (South Korea).
Filming and post-production notes will be expanded when official production diaries or press notes are available. Until then, avoid viral “wrap” claims that are not backed by studio communication.
OTT Release Information
An OTT release date is usually announced after the theatrical run begins — sometimes only after opening weekend numbers settle. For Squid Game, we have not marked a confirmed streaming window yet.
If you are deciding between booking theaters now or waiting, use this page for the cinema date first; OTT timing for Hindi and Indian titles often lands weeks to months later depending on the deal.
Latest Updates
We keep Squid Game on the MovieReleaseDate.in movie release calendar for 2021 so you can re-check cast additions, trailer launches, and date changes in one place. Bookmark this URL if you follow upcoming movies 2021 and want concise, original release-date reporting rather than scraped listings.
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Conclusion
Squid Game stays on our watchlist because cast interest, genre positioning, and the reported schedule give viewers a concrete reason to track the movie release date.
Check back for trailer embeds, cast confirmations, and OTT notes. MovieReleaseDate.in is built for practical planning around upcoming movie release dates in India — with original summaries, clear rumor labels, and fast facts instead of scraped filler.
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