As the final season of Squid Game prepares to drop on Netflix, anticipation is at an all-time high. After two intense installments filled with brutal competitions and emotional betrayals, the third and concluding chapter of the globally acclaimed South Korean survival series will officially premiere on June 27. The new season, described as the “beginning of the end,” brings closure to the gripping journey of Gi-hun, the lone survivor of Season 1, as he confronts the forces behind the deadly game once and for all.
Recap: Where Season 2 Left Off
Season 2 followed Gi-hun three years after his win in the original game. Haunted by guilt and determined to take down the operation, he aborts plans to move to the U.S. and instead uses his prize money to secretly track The Salesman. Meanwhile, Jun-ho, the detective from Season 1 who was thought to be dead, resurfaces with a new lead on the island's location. The two join forces in a mission to expose the truth.
A major plot twist reveals that Captain Park, an ally to Jun-ho, is actually a mole working for the Front Man. In a heartbreaking climax, Gi-hun’s rebellion inside the game is crushed. The Front Man, posing once again as a fellow contestant, kills Gi-hun’s trusted friend Jung-bae, leaving him emotionally shattered.
The post-credits scene hinted at the next round of games—this time with the appearance of a male doll named Cheol-su, paired with the iconic Young-hee from Season 1’s “Red Light, Green Light.” It set the stage for what is promised to be the most intense chapter yet.
What to Expect in Season 3
Season 3 picks up immediately after the failed rebellion. Gi-hun returns to the arena, now more emotionally broken than ever. According to the official synopsis, he continues his pursuit to end the game while the Front Man makes his next move. The remaining contestants find themselves caught in even deadlier challenges, where each decision brings increasingly severe consequences.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed this will be the last season. He said the story will focus on what Gi-hun becomes when all previous efforts fall apart. This season is expected to delve deeper into both the psychological toll and power struggles within the game.
Cast: Who’s Returning for the Final Season?
Given the series’ high fatality rate, only a few characters are returning:
Release Time and Streaming Details
All six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 will be available for streaming on Netflix from June 27, starting at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT. Viewers can binge the entire season on launch day.
Recap: Where Season 2 Left Off
Season 2 followed Gi-hun three years after his win in the original game. Haunted by guilt and determined to take down the operation, he aborts plans to move to the U.S. and instead uses his prize money to secretly track The Salesman. Meanwhile, Jun-ho, the detective from Season 1 who was thought to be dead, resurfaces with a new lead on the island's location. The two join forces in a mission to expose the truth.
A major plot twist reveals that Captain Park, an ally to Jun-ho, is actually a mole working for the Front Man. In a heartbreaking climax, Gi-hun’s rebellion inside the game is crushed. The Front Man, posing once again as a fellow contestant, kills Gi-hun’s trusted friend Jung-bae, leaving him emotionally shattered.
The post-credits scene hinted at the next round of games—this time with the appearance of a male doll named Cheol-su, paired with the iconic Young-hee from Season 1’s “Red Light, Green Light.” It set the stage for what is promised to be the most intense chapter yet.
What to Expect in Season 3
Season 3 picks up immediately after the failed rebellion. Gi-hun returns to the arena, now more emotionally broken than ever. According to the official synopsis, he continues his pursuit to end the game while the Front Man makes his next move. The remaining contestants find themselves caught in even deadlier challenges, where each decision brings increasingly severe consequences.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed this will be the last season. He said the story will focus on what Gi-hun becomes when all previous efforts fall apart. This season is expected to delve deeper into both the psychological toll and power struggles within the game.
Cast: Who’s Returning for the Final Season?
Given the series’ high fatality rate, only a few characters are returning:
- Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456)
- Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man
- Wi Ha-jun as Detective Hwang Jun-ho
- Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333)
- Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388)
- Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120)
- Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007)
- Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149)
- Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222)
- Lee David as Min-su (Player 125)
- Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124)
- Park Gyu-young as No-eul
Release Time and Streaming Details
All six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 will be available for streaming on Netflix from June 27, starting at 3 a.m. ET / midnight PT. Viewers can binge the entire season on launch day.
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