Squid Game Season 3 release date confirmed as Netflix releases first teaser. Check plot, cast and all you need to know
Netflix has officially confirmed that
Squid Game Season 3
will premiere on June 27, 2025. Marking the final installment in the globally acclaimed South Korean thriller, the streaming platform shared the announcement through a teaser and social media posts, signaling the end of the high-stakes story with the caption: 'The final games begin.' As with the previous seasons, Season 3 will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
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Squid Game Season 3 Teaser
The teaser, quietly dropped during the buzz of Met Gala 2025, gave fans a brief but intense look into what lies ahead. It opens with the line, 'It's time to play one last time,' accompanied by visuals of familiar players and unsettling glimpses of the upcoming games. In a chilling moment, a baby's cry is heard at the end, sparking fan speculation about a pregnant contestant and the emotional consequences that could follow.
In another scene, the infamous gumball machine reappears, now dispensing red and blue balls that hint at a game-changing mechanic in the new season. Viewers will recall from Season 2 that colors were used to represent decisions—possibly hinting that team formations or fates might be determined this way.
Squid Game Season 3 Plot: Gi-hun's Final Stand
Picking up where Season 2 left off, the final season finds Gi-hun back in the clutches of the game after a failed rebellion. Haunted by betrayal and the death of his closest ally, Jung-bae, he reenters the arena determined to end the games from within. Netflix revealed that 'Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with each round.'
The Front Man, once disguised as Player 001, has reasserted control over the operation. Meanwhile, detective Hwang Jun-ho is still investigating the organization, unaware of potential betrayal within his reach. Season 3 also expands the storyline by introducing a possible mother-son duo facing tragedy, adding to the emotional depth.
Squid Game Season 3 Returning Cast and New Faces
The core cast returns, led by Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456), who continues his journey to dismantle the game. Lee Byung-hun reprises his role as the Front Man, while Wi Ha-jun is back as Hwang Jun-ho. New players in the arena include:
Yim Si-wan as Player 333 (Myung-gi)
Kang Ha-neul as Player 388 (Dae-ho)
Park Sung-hoon as Player 120 (Hyun-ju)
Yang Dong-geun as Player 007 (Yong-sik)
Kang Ae-sim as Player 149 (Geum-ja)
Jo Yuri as Player 222 (Jun-hee)
Lee David as Player 125 (Min-su)
Roh Jae-won as Player 124 (Nam-gyu)
Park Gyu-young as No-eul, a pink-suited guard
Season Length and Streaming Info
While the official number of episodes has not been confirmed, reports suggest that Season 3 may consist of six episodes, fewer than both prior seasons. All episodes will drop simultaneously on June 27, in line with Netflix's binge-release strategy.
Squid Game Season 3 concludes the trilogy created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, whose previous seasons shattered viewership records. Season 2 alone became one of Netflix's most-watched non-English shows, reaching audiences in over 90 countries.
Though this marks the end of Gi-hun's story, the franchise may continue through potential spin-offs or prequels.
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