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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Squid Game' Season 3: Netflix unveils official trailer for series finale ahead of June release
Netflix has released the official trailer for Squid Game Season 3, confirming the return of Gi-hun and a new chapter of brutal survival games. This season serves as the final instalment of the global Korean phenomenon. The trailer opens with a modified version of 'Red Light, Green Light,' featuring Young-hee in a new role. Gi-hun confronts masked guards, asking, 'Why have you kept me alive?' hinting at his central role in the final sequence of games. The footage teases the return of remaining players from Season 2 and introduces revamped challenges, including a darker take on the infamous Tug of War. New and returning characters such as Seon-nyeo, Hyun-ju, and Jang Geum-ja are shown, promising more depth and emotional weight. The trailer also indicates Gi-hun will finally learn of In-ho's betrayal. With deadly games, psychological tension, and unresolved loyalties, the series is set to conclude with high stakes and emotional resonance. The release follows just six months after Season 2, reducing fan wait time significantly. The final season of Squid Game premieres June 27 on Netflix.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Squid Game' Season 3 trailer to drop tomorrow as fans gear up for chilling finale
The countdown has officially begun for Squid Game's climactic third and final season trailer, set to release tomorrow, sparking greater anticipation for what promises to be a gripping conclusion to the global phenomenon. Following the unprecedented success of Season 2—which amassed over 68 million views, making it Netflix's third most-watched debut season—Season 3 is expected to push the envelope even further. Several reports hint at a darker, more intense storyline, while a cryptic 17-second teaser released earlier this year introduced viewers to Chul-su, a new and unsettling character. Positioned as the male counterpart to Young-hee—the eerie doll from the infamous 'Red Light, Green Light' game—Chul-su's appearance teases an even deadlier set of challenges. His brief reveal in a post-credit scene suggested that the games are evolving—and becoming far more sinister. As returning contestants gear up for one final showdown, the stakes have never been higher. Squid Game stunned the world with its dystopian narrative, turning innocent childhood games into a horrifying battle for survival. Season 3 promises not only new and twisted games but also a high-stakes, emotional conclusion that fans won't soon forget. The series made history as the first non-English-language show to receive nominations—and wins—at the Primetime Emmy Awards. With 14 nominations and 6 wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Guest Actress, Squid Game firmly cemented its place in television history. First Published: 5 May 2025, 06:37 AM IST
Japan Times
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
'Cute and murderous': How the iconic killer doll in 'Squid Game' came to life
Seoul, South Korea – While the second season of "Squid Game" has new plot twists, one element of the Netflix mega-hit series where contestants down on their luck risk their lives to play children's games for the chance of winning cash prizes, has remained constant. That is Young-hee, an innocent-looking robotic doll who has a deadly role to find contestants to gun down playing the game "Red Light, Green Light" if she spots them moving. The doll, who is clad in a simple orange dress and a hair clip, has become a viral meme on social media and the centerpiece of the streaming giant's promotional campaign. Chae Kyoung-sun, the production designer for "Squid Game," says the doll's appearance is partly inspired by her own daughter.
