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Cosmopolitan
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Season 3 Ending
*Squid Game season 3 spoilers ahead* The third and final season of Squid Game recently dropped on Netflix, and boy, was it full of nail-biting tension from start to finish. But for those who have yet to see the latest episodes, let's unpack: Seong Gi-hun returns to the ever-deadly games—which are created as entertainment for a group of wealthy VIPs—in a last bid to bring them down for good. However, his plan doesn't exactly go as expected: viewers watch as Gi-hun is forced to sacrifice himself to save another player's baby. Of course, the heartbreaking ending polarized many fans, who were distraught that evil ultimately prevailed. The ending is also perhaps why the finale has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes critics score of all three series, trailing behind at 78 percent, compared to season 2's 83 percent and season 1's 95 percent. And now, it's been revealed that the conclusion could have gone in the complete opposite direction. It comes after Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shared an alternate ending for the show. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Dong-hyuk stated that this wasn't the original ending, but a "vague idea" of how he would end the story in the beginning. He explained: "Back then, it was having Gi-hun end the game, in one way or another, and leave alive and go see his daughter in America. So originally, I thought the person who witnesses the American recruiter woman would be Gi-hun." While there's nothing we can do to save Gi-hun now, the creator did give his reasons for the main character's sacrifice. He told the outlet: "As I began writing the story, and as I began to think more and more about, 'What do I want to deliver with the ending of this story?' And also, 'What should Gi-hun's journey and what should his destination be?' I was witnessing more and more what was happening around the world and I thought it was more fitting for Gi-hun to send this powerful and impactful message to the world [with his death] and that should be how the story comes to a close." Finally, Dong-hyuk concluded: "The world seems to be headed for the worst. It seems to be becoming, in so many different ways, so much worse ahead. I thought, 'What kind of sacrifices do we need to make in the current generation for us to be able to leave the future generation with a better world?'" "So I wanted Gi-hun's sacrifice to be a symbol of that," he said. Yep, we're not crying. You are. Squid Game season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Squid Game season 4 isn't happening - but fans shouldn't lose hope yet
Squid Game showrunner-writer-director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has firmly confirmed the end of the famed show after three blockbuster seasons. In a letter to fans shared on Netflix's official website in July 2024, Dong-hyuk wrote: 'I am beyond excited to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season. I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story. I need to wrap up Gi-hun's journey and convey a message to the audience right now. 'The message I wanted to communicate was that if we solely pursue our immediate self-interest, and refuse to self-restrain, sacrifice, or bear any costs, and if we don't put our heads together, we have no future.' Netflix's Tudum also confirmed there will be no Season 4 of the record-breaking show. In another statement shared via Tudum , Dong-hyuk said: 'Creating 22 episodes was a tough journey, so I feel bittersweet now that it's over. At the bottom of it all is the joy we felt as we made something together. "The moments when I thought, 'What I had envisioned in my head is actually materializing right in front of me.' Seeing scenes come to life — even better than I imagined — was deeply moving. I'll miss and hold onto that feeling for a long time," he added. However, all hope is not lost for fans of the series. In a recent conversation with Entertainment Weekly , Dong-hyuk revealed he has been contemplating potential spin-offs to his mega-famous franchise, sharing that he has been toying with an idea through which the Squid Game universe can potentially carry on. The show creator said: 'I actually had this faint ideation about possibly a spinoff — not a sequel, but maybe a spinoff about the three-year gap between season 1 and season 2 when Gi-hun [Lee Jung-jae] looks around for the recruiters." He continued: 'There is that three-year period, and maybe I could have a portrayal of what the recruiters or Captain Park [Oh Dal-su] or officers or masked men were doing in that period, not inside the gaming arena, but their life outside of that. So that is some vague ideation that I have that could possibly be developed in the future.' Dong-hyuk conclusively shared: 'Season 3 is indeed a finale, and you'll be able to feel that once you watch. But I'm not trying to say that I'm going to close the door to spinoffs or sequels altogether because they say never say never." As for the fate of Player 456? Gi-hun's story will come to a decisive end, as seen in the final episode of Squid Game's third season. Creating the show has come at a heavy personal cost to the showrunner though. Dong-hyuk confirmed to Entertainment Weekly last month that he lost two more teeth while making the show's final season. This is in addition to the eight teeth he 'had to pull out' while making the first season of the ultra popular Korean show. He shared: 'I thought it was going to be okay, but this time I had to pull out two more teeth as well. I had to pull out about eight teeth in season 1, and now I have two teeth more out, and I haven't put them back in yet. So I'm waiting for them.'
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elon Musk was ‘inspiration' behind some of these Squid Game characters; Netflix show's creator confirms
"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that some of the Netflix show's characters, particularly its villains, 'kind of resemble' Tesla CEO Elon Musk . Hwang stated that this resemblance occurred to him during the writing process. In a recent interview with Time magazine, Hwang discussed the masked VIPs in his popular Netflix series . The show depicts financially struggling individuals competing for a large cash prize and their survival, while a group of billionaires, known as VIPs, who observe the games from comfort and place bets on the outcomes. What Squid Game creator said about Elon Musk and VIPs In an interview with Time magazine, Dong-hyuk said: 'Elon Musk is everywhere these days, right? Everybody talks about him. Not only is he the head of a huge tech company that controls the world almost, but he's also this showman. After writing [Season 3], of course, I thought, 'Oh, some of the VIPs do kind of resemble Elon Musk.' These VIPs were introduced on Squid Game Season 1, Episode 7, which was also titled 'V.I.P.S,' as a group of wealthy, English-speaking men who watch the final rounds of the Game in person. They are portrayed as careless and arrogant, placing bets on the lives of players for amusement. Pampered by the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and the Game's staff, they treat the deadly contest like a spectator sport. The group is led by Oh Il-nam, a rich moneylender who secretly founded the Game. In a surprising twist, Oh Il-nam joins the competition himself as Player 001, concealing his identity while facing a terminal illness. Later, he confesses to Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) that he created the Game as a way to cope with boredom in his final days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ballysakeery: We Need People to Try Latest High-Tech Hearing Aids - Free Learn More Undo In the third and final season, the VIPs become more directly involved by disguising themselves as guards and carrying out the task of shooting the 'eliminated' participants, rather than merely observing the games. 'They take their masks off and go into the game and kill others with their own hands,' Dong-hyuk said, describing that it has a more symbolic meaning than simply being a technical detail. 'In the past, those who really controlled the system and maintained power, they were hidden behind the curtain, almost like this big unseen conspiracy. However, it's no longer the case, especially in America,' he added. 'We talk a lot about oligarchy these days, but these so-called big tech owners, they step up, telling everyone who they're backing with their money. The people who really control the power and the system, they no longer hide behind a curtain. They willingly take their masks off, almost as if to declare, 'We're the ones running everything. We're the ones in control.'' Dong-hyuk continued. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3: Why This Neckband Still ROCKS in a TWS World! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Economic Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Squid Game: Is Season 4 or US Spinoff confirmed? See if it will return or not
Squid Game Season 4 is not happening because the show's creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, planned to conclude the story with Season 3. He originally wrote Seasons 2 and 3 as one story. Though the main series ends, possible spinoffs, including a US version, may continue the Squid Game universe. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Creator's Original Plan for Series Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why Gi-hun's Story Ends in Season 3? US Spinoff Season 3 Ending Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Spinoffs and Other Projects FAQs Squid Game will not return for a fourth season. The creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, planned the series to end with Season 3. He had a clear conclusion for the characters and the story. The decision follows the original structure he intended for the Dong-hyuk did not initially plan multiple seasons for Squid Game. The series was written as a one-season story. Due to global popularity and audience demand, he expanded the 2 was written with the intention of concluding the story. However, while writing, Dong-hyuk realized it was becoming too long. He decided to divide it into two parts. These became Seasons 2 and a letter to fans, Dong-hyuk confirmed that Season 3 would be the final season. He wanted to complete the journey of the main character and deliver a full message to the character Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, dies in Season 3. This was not part of the early story plan. As Dong-hyuk developed the script, he felt the need for a complete wanted to close the arc of both the game and Gi-hun's character. In an interview, he explained the deeper message behind the finale. He said that without cooperation or self-sacrifice, there can be no future. The show's final message is based on the idea of collective are rumors about a Squid Game series based in the United States. Netflix has not officially approved the show yet. However, speculation grew after the ending of Season the final scene, Front Man goes to Los Angeles. He gives Gi-hun's belongings to his daughter. While driving away, he sees a woman, played by Cate Blanchett, playing ddakji with a homeless scene may suggest a new game in the US. In 2023, news emerged that David Fincher might work on the spinoff. Dong-hyuk confirmed that Netflix had ideas for the though no formal announcement has been made, the scene hints at potential future projects. Sources say the Season 3 ending was not created to set up another series, but plans could 3 received different reactions from viewers. Some fans were unhappy with how the story ended. Only three characters survived, which led to strong responses Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave Season 3 an 82% score. The audience score, however, was only 51%. In comparison, Season 1 had an 84% audience discussions on platforms like Reddit showed a divide. Some felt the ending was too realistic and disappointing. They questioned the logic of certain character choices. Others felt the message was clear and was also criticism of unresolved subplots, such as the weak conclusion of the story between the detective and his brother. Some viewers also pointed out the show's contradiction between its message and Netflix's business some fans supported the ending. They believed it stayed true to the themes from Season 1. The final scene between Gi-hun and Player 333 was seen as meaningful. They also argued that character deaths were necessary, given the show's the main series is finished, Squid Game: The Challenge will continue. This is a real-life competition series based on the original show. A second season has been creator planned to finish the story with Season 3. He originally wrote Seasons 2 and 3 as one arc and wanted to complete Gi-hun's has not confirmed it yet. A scene in Season 3 hints at it, and David Fincher was linked, but the project is still unannounced.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game: Is Season 4 or US Spinoff confirmed? See if it will return or not
Creator's Original Plan for Series Live Events Why Gi-hun's Story Ends in Season 3? US Spinoff Season 3 Ending Spinoffs and Other Projects FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Squid Game will not return for a fourth season. The creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, planned the series to end with Season 3. He had a clear conclusion for the characters and the story. The decision follows the original structure he intended for the Dong-hyuk did not initially plan multiple seasons for Squid Game. The series was written as a one-season story. Due to global popularity and audience demand, he expanded the 2 was written with the intention of concluding the story. However, while writing, Dong-hyuk realized it was becoming too long. He decided to divide it into two parts. These became Seasons 2 and a letter to fans, Dong-hyuk confirmed that Season 3 would be the final season. He wanted to complete the journey of the main character and deliver a full message to the character Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, dies in Season 3. This was not part of the early story plan. As Dong-hyuk developed the script, he felt the need for a complete wanted to close the arc of both the game and Gi-hun's character. In an interview, he explained the deeper message behind the finale. He said that without cooperation or self-sacrifice, there can be no future. The show's final message is based on the idea of collective are rumors about a Squid Game series based in the United States. Netflix has not officially approved the show yet. However, speculation grew after the ending of Season the final scene, Front Man goes to Los Angeles. He gives Gi-hun's belongings to his daughter. While driving away, he sees a woman, played by Cate Blanchett, playing ddakji with a homeless scene may suggest a new game in the US. In 2023, news emerged that David Fincher might work on the spinoff. Dong-hyuk confirmed that Netflix had ideas for the though no formal announcement has been made, the scene hints at potential future projects. Sources say the Season 3 ending was not created to set up another series, but plans could 3 received different reactions from viewers. Some fans were unhappy with how the story ended. Only three characters survived, which led to strong responses Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave Season 3 an 82% score. The audience score, however, was only 51%. In comparison, Season 1 had an 84% audience discussions on platforms like Reddit showed a divide. Some felt the ending was too realistic and disappointing. They questioned the logic of certain character choices. Others felt the message was clear and was also criticism of unresolved subplots, such as the weak conclusion of the story between the detective and his brother. Some viewers also pointed out the show's contradiction between its message and Netflix's business some fans supported the ending. They believed it stayed true to the themes from Season 1. The final scene between Gi-hun and Player 333 was seen as meaningful. They also argued that character deaths were necessary, given the show's the main series is finished, Squid Game: The Challenge will continue. This is a real-life competition series based on the original show. A second season has been creator planned to finish the story with Season 3. He originally wrote Seasons 2 and 3 as one arc and wanted to complete Gi-hun's has not confirmed it yet. A scene in Season 3 hints at it, and David Fincher was linked, but the project is still unannounced.
