Netflix's Squid Game Season 2 has surprisingly been snubbed by the 2025 Emmy Awards.
🎭 No Emmy Love for Global Hit
On July 16 (KST), the Television Academy announced the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Squid Game Season 2 was not included in any major categories.
This came as a surprise to many, as the series had dominated the Netflix Global Top 10, reaching No. 1 in 93 countries and enjoying massive international viewership.
📰 U.S. Media Reacts: "Unexpected Snub"
Top U.S. outlets like Variety, The New York Times, and The Hollywood Reporter highlighted the exclusion as unexpected.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria told Variety,
"Squid Game created a global cultural impact. It's disappointing not to see it recognized."
🔮 Emmy Hopes Still Alive for Season 3
Fans shouldn't give up hope just yet. Netflix confirmed that Season 3 of Squid Game will be eligible for next year's Emmy Awards. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is already generating buzz for potential nominations in Best Directing and beyond.
🏆 Past Emmy Glory
Squid Game made history at the 2022 Emmy Awards, winning six trophies including:
- Best Actor (Lee Jung-jae)
- Best Director (Hwang Dong-hyuk)
- It was the first non-English drama to take home top prizes at the Emmys.
📺 Who's Leading the Pack in 2025?
This year's most nominated series is Apple TV+'s Severance with 27 nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
📅 When and Where to Watch
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live on CBS.
