Netflix recently revealed the streaming date for the highly anticipated second season of its acclaimed South Korean drama, Squid Game, set to premiere in 2024. Alongside this announcement, it was confirmed that a third season has already been filmed and will serve as the series’ conclusion.
In early 2025, Netflix announced that Season 3 would be released shortly. The streaming date for the climactic finale of Squid Game 3 has now been officially confirmed, accompanied by a first look at the series. Both Netflix and the official Squid Game account shared the initial poster and several still images from the final season on X.
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Squid Game Season 3: Streaming Date & Platform
Squid Game season 3 is set to premiere on Netflix India on June 27, 2025. This has been officially confirmed as the concluding season of the series. To recap, the first season launched in 2021, and the second season was released on December 26, 2024. The second season consisted of seven episodes, and the final season is anticipated to feature between 7 and 9 episodes.
Squid Game Season 3: Official Poster
Netflix has unveiled the official poster for Squid Game Season 3 on X. The artwork showcases a vibrant bed of flowers alongside the notorious black coffin adorned with a pink bow. In the scene, a Squid Game participant is seen being pulled by a guard dressed in pink. Upon closer inspection, viewers can spot a confrontation between the doll from the Red Light, Green Light game, and Chul-su, the new boy doll set to appear in the final season. The poster effectively piques curiosity about the upcoming developments.
Squid Game Season 3: First Images
The initial four images from Season 3 showcase the appearances of well-known characters such as Gi-hun (Lee Jung-Jae) and the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), as well as new characters including Kang No-eul (Park Gyuyoung) and others. Take a look at them below.
Squid Game Season 2: Recap
The conclusion of season 2 left viewers on a significant cliffhanger, with Gi-hun being captured by the Front Man. Key questions arise, such as why the Front Man participated in the games as Player 001 and what lies ahead for Gi-hun. These mysteries are set to be explored in season 3.
In the second season, Player 456 returned to the brutal competition three years after claiming 45.6 billion won as the sole survivor, determined to end the Squid Game and protect the lives of fellow players. However, circumstances led him back into the game, and season 3 will continue from the shocking events of the season 2 finale.
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Why is the season finale divided into two seasons?
Hwang Dong-Hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, discovered while writing the sequel that the narrative had greater depth than he initially expected. The conclusion of the seventh episode in season two marked a significant turning point in the storyline. To adequately honor Gi-hun’s journey, a third season is now in the works.
Squid Game: Viewership Details
Squid Game Season 2 has achieved the remarkable milestone of being the most-viewed non-English language television series, amassing over 173 million views and 1.2 billion hours of watch time since its release. The first season also set records as the most-watched show in Netflix’s history, earning 17 Emmy nominations and winning six, including awards for Best Actor in a Drama for Lee and Best Guest Actress in a Drama for Lee You-mi.
Squid Game Season 3: Cast
Returning cast members for the third season include Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as Gi-hun and Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man. The new cast will feature Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, and the newcomer Park Gyu-young. Yim Siwan, Park Gyu-young, and David Lee will also be part of the season’s lineup.
Squid Game Season 3: Creator Speaks
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk recently talked about season 3 revealing how the protagonist will have a dramatic transformation in the final season. He said, “Gi-hun has lost everything, including his best friend, and all his attempts have ended in failure. Now what will he do? What state will he be in? Will he continue his mission or will he give up? You’ll meet Gi-hun at a critical crossroads as we begin the third season-he will not be the same man from Season 2”.
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Squid Game: Photo Gallery (Seasons 1 & 2)
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