Squid Game Season 3: What to expect in final season? Here’s release date and cast

Netflix has announced that the third and final season of Squid Game will be available for streaming on June 27. The South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, will continue the story of Gi-hun as he returns to the brutal game. The show has become known for its themes of class struggle and intense competition.

New Season Arrives Soon

The gap between Season 2 and Season 3 is much shorter than before. Season 2 premiered on December 26, 2024. Season 3 will arrive on June 27, 2025. The first and second seasons were released more than three years apart. Season 1 began on September 17, 2021.

Hwang Dong-hyuk said Seasons 2 and 3 were written as a continuous story. Due to the number of episodes, the story was split into two seasons. This allowed a quicker release for the final season.

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Story Continues from Previous Seasons

In Season 1, Gi-hun took part in a competition where players risked their lives for a large cash prize. The games were watched by the wealthy. Gi-hun won but was left emotionally changed. He decided to take down the game.

In Season 2, Gi-hun returned to the game. He tried to stop it from within. He failed to convince other players to leave. His closest allies died, including Jung-bae, who was killed by the Front Man.

Returning Cast Members

Netflix confirmed several returning characters for Season 3. They include Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man and Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho. It will also star Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yuri, Lee David, Roh Jae-won and Park Gyu-young.

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What to Expect in Season 3?

Season 3 features Gi-hun entering the game once again. A teaser shows him brought back in a coffin. He must play new deadly games like jump rope and a violent maze.

The teaser keeps the same setting of dangerous games masked as fun. Gi-hun’s goal remains revenge against the Front Man.

In a message to fans, Dong-hyuk confirmed this season will complete Gi-hun’s journey. The conflict between him and the Front Man will reach its conclusion.

FAQs

When will Squid Game Season 3 be released on Netflix?
Netflix will release all episodes of Squid Game Season 3 on June 27, 2025, continuing directly from Season 2.

Is Squid Game Season 3 the final chapter of the series?
Yes, Season 3 completes Gi-hun’s story, but a spin-off exploring events between Seasons 1 and 2 may be developed later.