Netflix Reportedly Shelves David Fincher's American Squid Game Spinoff
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Netflix has reportedly canceled David Fincher's planned American spinoff of Squid Game, ending years of quiet development on the high-profile western adaptation.
Netflix has reportedly decided to shelve the American spinoff of Squid Game, bringing an apparent end to the high profile project directed by David Fincher. According to reporting from IGN, sources close to the production indicate that the series is no longer moving forward. Plans for a western adaptation first surfaced back in 2024, generating significant buzz among fans who follow prestige television and gaming crossovers closely. Dennis Kenny, known for creating the British thriller series Utopia, was previously attached to write the script alongside Fincher in the director chair.
Development on the project, which briefly appeared on industry production listings under the working title Squid Game: America with a targeted early 2026 shoot date in Los Angeles, remained quiet for long stretches. While Netflix has not issued a formal public statement confirming the cancellation, the latest industry reports suggest the ambitious expansion of the massive entertainment franchise has stalled out permanently.
For a community that has watched Squid Game evolve from a breakout streaming hit into a massive cross media ecosystem, including reality TV adaptations and upcoming multiplayer video game tie ins, the news marks a surprising shift. Netflix continues to lean heavily into gaming and interactive media to keep players engaged across consoles, mobile devices, and streaming apps, but prestige cinematic expansions clearly face high hurdles before making it to screens.
Tags: Netflix, Squid Game, David Fincher, Streaming, Entertainment
Original article: IGN South Africa