'Squid Game Season 3' release date revealed: OTT platform teases final chapter's plot and cast

Time of India

06-05-2025

Netflix has confirmed 'Squid Game Season 3' will premiere on June 27, 2025, concluding the thrilling series. The new season features Gi-hun's return, intense gameplay twists, and emotional storylines. With six episodes expected, all will release simultaneously. Spin-offs or prequels may continue the franchise beyond this finale.
Netflix has announced that the much-anticipated third season of 'Squid Game ' will debut on June 27, 2025. This season will serve as the concluding chapter of the internationally celebrated South Korean thriller. The streaming giant revealed the news through a teaser and posts on social media, hinting at the finale with the tagline: 'The final games begin.' Like its predecessors, Season 3 will be exclusively available for streaming on Netflix.Sneak Peek at the New SeasonAmid the excitement surrounding the Met Gala 2025, a subtle teaser for Squid Game Season 3 was released, offering fans a powerful sneak peek of the challenges ahead. The teaser begins with the phrase, 'It's time to play one last time,' and features familiar faces alongside eerie scenes from the new games. The trailer ends on a haunting note with the sound of a baby crying, igniting theories about a pregnant player and the potential emotional impact this could bring to the story.Gameplay TwistsThe well-known gumball machine makes a return in the new season, this time releasing red and blue balls that suggest a significant new twist in the gameplay. Fans may remember that in Season 2, colors played a role in decision-making, which could mean that these colored balls will now influence how teams are formed or determine players' destinies.StorylineContinuing directly from the events of Season 2, the concluding season sees Gi-hun captured once again and forced back into the deadly game following his unsuccessful revolt. Tormented by betrayal and the loss of his closest friend, Jung-bae, he returns to the arena with a firm resolve to stop the games from the inside. According to Netflix, 'Gi-hun remains committed to ending the game, while the Front Man moves forward with his plans, and the decisions made by the remaining players result in increasingly severe consequences with every round.'The Front Man, previously known as Player 001, has regained his authority over the game's operations. At the same time, detective Hwang Jun-ho continues his pursuit to uncover the truth behind the organization, unaware that betrayal may be closer than he realizes. Season 3 also broadens the plot by featuring a mother and son who encounter a heartbreaking ordeal, deepening the emotional layers of the story.CastReturning to the spotlight are the main cast members, with Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456), steadfast in his quest to bring down the game. Lee Byung-hun returns as the Front Man, and Wi Ha-jun once again portrays detective Hwang Jun-ho.Episode Count and Release StrategyNetflix hasn't officially said how many episodes Season 3 will have, but reports say there will be six, which is less than the earlier seasons. All episodes will be released at the same time on June 27, so fans can watch them all at once. This season will finish the story created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show has been very popular worldwide, with Season 2 becoming one of Netflix's most-watched non-English series, reaching people in over 90 countries. Even though Gi-hun's story ends here, there might be spin-offs or prequels in the future.