The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game. After a controversial Season 2 finale, fans are eager to see how the story will conclude. With new challenges, unexpected twists, and a cast full of surprises, Season 3 promises to be one of Netflix’s biggest events of 2025.
Here’s everything we know so far.
When Will Squid Game Season 3 Be Released?
Netflix has officially announced that Squid Game Season 3 will premiere on June 27, 2025.
Unlike previous seasons, which left audiences with cliffhangers and unanswered questions, this final chapter aims to bring closure to the saga. The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has confirmed that this will be the definitive ending—no spin-offs, no additional seasons.
Why Season 3 Will Be the Last
The decision to end Squid Game with Season 3 wasn’t made lightly. According to Hwang Dong-hyuk, both Seasons 2 and 3 were written simultaneously, but were split for storytelling purposes. This explains why Season 2 had only seven episodes, compared to the nine in Season 1.
For the director, this approach allowed him to maintain the intensity of the narrative without feeling rushed. However, he has also been vocal about the financial aspect—despite the show’s record-breaking success, he initially received only a modest payout from Netflix compared to the series’ overall profits.
A Look Back at Season 2
Season 2 raised the stakes, delivering more brutal challenges and shocking twists. It explored how the Squid Game itself is evolving, becoming not just a deadly competition but a self-sustaining system—one that detects and neutralizes threats, much like an unstoppable organism.
Protagonist Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) remained at the center of the chaos. Despite his immense wealth after winning the first game, he refused to enjoy it. Instead, he became obsessed with dismantling the organization.
Rather than using his fortune for personal gain, he poured it into a one-man war against those who orchestrate the deadly competition. He hired mercenaries, secured resources, and launched a mission to bring the system down. Yet, one major flaw remained: why didn’t he try to unite past winners to form a resistance? Was it fear? Or was the system simply too powerful to fight?
What to Expect in Squid Game Season 3
With Gi-hun now captured, it’s likely that his attempted rebellion will be twisted into part of the game itself. The elite masterminds behind Squid Game have always found amusement in mind games, and Gi-hun’s fight against them could be their next big spectacle.
Hints from Season 2 suggest that the organization is willing to go to any lengths to survive. In the first episode, we saw a chilling game of Russian roulette, orchestrated as entertainment for the ultra-rich. Season 3 could take this even further, blurring the line between rebellion and spectacle.
One major theory? The battle to save Gi-hun will escalate, leading to a final confrontation between those inside and outside the system. Given how Season 2 was even more brutal than the first, fans are left wondering: Will the story end in victory, or in even more bloodshed?
The End of a Global Phenomenon
Squid Game has been one of Netflix’s most successful series, breaking streaming records and igniting discussions worldwide. Now, with Season 3 marking the end, fans are bracing for a finale that could be as shocking as the show’s very first game.
One thing is certain: on June 27, 2025, the world will be watching.
