Netflix’s “Squid Game” Season 2 has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series, under Drama category, at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, making history as one of the few shows to receive a nomination before its release.
The Korean survival thriller, set to debut on December 26, was included in the list of nominees announced on Monday. It will compete against Peacock’s “The Day of the Jackal,” Netflix’s “The Diplomat,” Prime Video’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” FX/Hulu’s “Shogun” and Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses.”
U.S. media outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, noted the rarity of a pre-released series receiving a nomination.
Netflix submitted “Squid Game” Season 2 early to the Golden Globe jury, enabling its nomination.
Entries must air within the calendar year and be submitted by November 4. While most U.S. broadcasters avoid year-end premieres, Netflix’s timing allowed the series to qualify for this year’s competition.
The first season of the Korean thriller made waves at the 79th Golden Globes in 2022, earning three nominations: best TV drama, best actor for Lee Jung-jae, and best supporting actor for O Yeong-su.
O, who portrayed the elderly participant Oh Il-nam, became the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe.
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 5, 2025.