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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Squid Game' final season trailer drops: Gi-hun faces off with the Front Man (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the third and final season of Squid Game, and it's all-out war for Player 456 aka Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae). The fan-favourite Player 456 is back — angrier, bolder, and ready to tear down the twisted game that ruined his life. This time, he's hunting the puppet master behind it all: the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). The trailer teases explosive showdowns, shocking betrayals, and deadly new challenges — including a brutal game of jump rope. With nearly 3 million views already, fans are bracing for an epic end to the global hit series. Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27 on Netflix.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Squid Game' final season trailer drops: Gi-hun faces off with the Front Man (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the third and final season of Squid Game, and it's all-out war for Player 456 aka Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae). The fan-favourite Player 456 is back — angrier, bolder, and ready to tear down the twisted game that ruined his life. This time, he's hunting the puppet master behind it all: the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). The trailer teases explosive showdowns, shocking betrayals, and deadly new challenges — including a brutal game of jump rope. With nearly 3 million views already, fans are bracing for an epic end to the global hit series. Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27 on Netflix.
Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Full ‘Squid Game' Season 3 Trailer Teases a Wild and Violent End
The end is near for Squid Game, Netflix's record-setting smash hit—and probably, inevitably, for several of the characters we've met along the way, especially in the show's recent second season. The third installment arrives in June, picking up on the cliffhangers fans have been agonizing over since December, and bringing new waves of peril as the desperate contestants inch closer to either grabbing the prize money or suffering a horrible death. We got a season three teaser earlier in May, but the first full trailer is here, and it's full of tension and mayhem—exactly what we demand from our Squid Game shenanigans. As we already knew would happen, Player 456, aka Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) has been sucked back into the competition after his failed rebellion at the end of season two. It's safe to assume he's just as vengeance-motivated as ever, especially after losing his bestie, Player 390, in its bloody climax. Also back for more: Squid Game's most fascinatingly complex character, Player 001, aka the Front Man, aka In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), whose vicious deception has yet to be revealed to his fellow gamers. Season three will also pick back up with determined detective Jun-ho, estranged brother of In-ho, as he tries to track down the Squid Game location before it's too late for Gi-hun and the rest. The rest, incidentally, includes Player 333 (the crypto guy), Player 388 (the former Marine), Player 120 (the former special forces soldier hoping to win enough money for gender-affirming surgery), the mother-and-son team of Player 149 and Player 007, Player 222 (the very pregnant ex of the crypto guy), Player 125 (the timid guy), and Player 124 (former bestie of Thanos… RIP, Thanos). There's also the mysterious North Korean defector turned Squid Game guard, No-eul. As The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's famously ghoulish poster tag once asked, 'Who will survive, and what will be left of them?' We'll find out when Squid Game season three arrives June 27 on Netflix.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
With 'Squid Game' Season 3, the final showdown begins
Netflix has released the first official trailer for Squid Game Season 3, teasing the sharp suspense that will define the final chapter of the series. After two gripping seasons, Squid Game is finally wrapping up its story, and it's clear from the trailer that the stakes have never been higher. The trailer opens with a chilling reminder of the deadly games that continue to push their players to the brink, while highlighting key moments that will set the stage for a final confrontation between Seong Gi-hun (Player 456, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae) and the enigmatic and ruthless Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun). The first season of Squid Game introduced viewers to a brutal battle for survival, where desperate contestants risked their lives for the promise of a life-changing prize. The shocking success of the series quickly made it a global phenomenon, with a second season deepening the narrative and expanding its world. Now, in its final season, the show promises to bring all of its storylines full circle as Player 456 faces a critical decision that could determine the fate of the deadly games. Death haunts the finale In a breakdown of the trailer, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed what fans can expect from the third season. "We meet Gi-hun at a very critical crossroads as we begin Season 3. Gi-hun will not be the man he was in Season 2," he teased. "What state is he going to be in? And what will he choose to do? Will he continue on with the mission? Is he going to give up or persist?" The trailer suggests that Gi-hun is not only physically but emotionally scarred from the events of the previous seasons. As a new game unfolds, the tension builds with the introduction of a mysterious gumball machine filled with red and blue balls, potentially signaling the fate of the next deadly challenge. The sight of a full piggy bank, symbolising the immense reward at stake, further hints that this final season will be the ultimate test of survival, with all players racing to claim their prize at whatever cost. Returning for the final season are several key players, including The Front Man and Detective Hwang Jun-ho, whose fates have remained shrouded in mystery. Joining them are familiar faces from the games themselves, Myung Gi (Player 333), Dae Ho (Player 388), and Hyun Ju (Player 120), survivors who've managed to navigate the brutality thus far. As new players enter the fray and the game's eerie orchestration continues, the true emotional core of the story remains the tense, unravelling dynamic between Gi-hun and the Front Man. Their escalating conflict promises to be the season's defining thread, with a climactic showdown all but inevitable. And in the final moments of the trailer, the haunting cries of a baby add a chilling layer of mystery, hinting that this final chapter will entail both survival and legacy. The trailer immediately set social media ablaze. "The way the teaser had no single dialogue yet raised the heat," one YouTube user posted. Another quipped, "Whoever had the pleasure of making this trailer,you did a hell of a good job." Reddit threads quickly filled with speculation: Is the baby a metaphor? A pawn? Or worse, a contestant? TikTok edits have already begun circulating, with some fans obsessing over the return of Jun-ho and his potential redemption arc. But one moment that's truly split viewers: the return of the VIPs. With their silly masks, stilted voice acting (we assume), and arch dialogue, these characters were widely mocked in Season 1. However, the new trailer shows a slightly revamped lineup, including masked women, adding some intrigue to the cartoonish excess. Kayti Burt, writing for Den of Geek, explained: "The phenomenon of bad foreign-language acting is not specific to Squid Game. It's logical to assume that any country's entertainment industry would have a harder time casting good actors in a language that is not native to that country." Season 3, however, seems to have upgraded the VIP bench. A source close to production confirmed to Variety that several seasoned stage and screen actors from the US and UK were brought in specifically to rework the VIP presence. With a tight script, upgraded production, and returning cast giving their all, the upcoming season looks set to be the explosive finale fans have been hoping for. Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere June 27 on Netflix.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Squid Game Season 3 teaser trailer just dropped and fans are already freaking out; take a look
Just when we thought the games were over, Netflix has tossed us back into the arena of twisted childhood nostalgia, life-or-death stakes, and masked mayhem. That's right — Squid Game Season 3 is officially on the way, and the teaser just dropped, giving fans a peek into what might be the wildest season yet. After the mixed reactions to Season 2 (which many fans felt moved slower than a Red Light, Green Light freeze-frame), it seems the creators heard the feedback loud and clear. And now, the final season is on its way faster than you can sing the creepy doll's '무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다'. Squid Game Season 3 teaser Picking up right where Season 2 left us — hanging by a thread and emotionally wrecked — Season 3 throws Gi-hun (yes, he's back) back into the nightmare. Our beloved Player 456 isn't just trying to survive this time, he's on a mission to end the games for good. The teaser opens with a coffin being dragged by masked guards — classic Squid Game ambience. Surprise: inside is Gi-hun, bruised but breathing. He awakens, horrified, and so do we. So much for escaping the game. What's even more spine-chilling? The Front Man has apparently infiltrated the rebellion... dressed as Player 001. But the emotional stakes don't stop there. The teaser hints at Player 222 possibly giving birth during the competition. If you thought marbles were intense, wait until motherhood gets thrown into the survival mix. Also teased? A new game involving a gumball machine, where players take turns spinning to receive a colored ball. A mom and son duo pull different-colored balls, and we're immediately nervous. Are the colours good? Bad? Do they mean betrayal? Bonding? Laser tag?! Nobody knows, but X is already spiralling. Fans are losing it online As expected, the internet has feelings. A lot of feelings. 'THIS IS SOO GOOD I CAN'T WAIT,' said one. 'NOT A BABY CRYING….SHOULD WE BE GLAD WE HEAR THE BABY AT ALL OR TERRIFIED,' said one more. 'Squid Games 3??? It's literally the second half of season 2 wtf,' said another. 'Omg, how is it possible I'm not looking forward to this but also so thrilled,' was one fan's honest opinion. Others noticed something else in the teaser: 'Not the mom and son with a different colour😭💀.' With the teaser setting the stage for emotional gut-punches, high-concept games, and the return of fan-favourite characters, Squid Game Season 3 looks like it's aiming to go out with a bang, literally and emotionally.
