Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game Season 3, the final chapter of its record-breaking series, will premiere on June 27, 2025.
The announcement was made by Netflix’s Head of Content, Bela Bajaria, at Next on Netflix, alongside first-look images hinting at an intense and suspenseful conclusion.
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Squid Game Season 3 Plot: Gi-hun faces his toughest challenge yet
Picking up from Season 2’s dramatic cliffhanger, the final season follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he navigates dangerous choices and escalating stakes. Meanwhile, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) tightens his grip on the deadly tournament, ensuring that survival becomes even more brutal.
Newly released images suggest a darker and deadlier competition, featuring a pink guard dragging a bloodied contestant toward a coffin wrapped in a ribbon. The swirling floral-patterned floor replaces Season 2’s pentathlon track, and the looming presence of Young-hee and Cheol-su foreshadows even more terrifying challenges.
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Squid game’s success
Season 2 of Squid Game shattered streaming records, becoming Netflix’s third most-watched season ever with 68 million views at launch. It also ranked #1 in 92 countries on the Non-English TV Series chart. As the final season prepares to premiere, fans worldwide are eager to see how the global phenomenon will conclude.
The wait is almost over—Squid Game Season 3 premieres June 27, 2025, on Netflix.