Squid Game Season 3 release date: When and where to watch on OTT and what to expect

After much anticipation, Netflix has officially confirmed the release date of the highly awaited third and final season of Squid Game. This announcement follows the massive success of Squid Game Season 2, which aired on December 26, 2024, and left fans eagerly waiting for the grand conclusion to the gripping survival drama.

The announcement of a clear release date for Squid Game signals the end of a wait and brings closure to the long period of speculation surrounding the show’s future.

Squid Game Season 3 to explore Gi-hun's quest for revenge

Season 3 of Squid Game will pick up following the dramatic finale of Season 2, where Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and his fellow competitors attempt to take down the sinister forces behind the Squid Game. In the season finale, Gi-hun fights back with a rebellion, but his efforts are thwarted by the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who secretly undermines the rebellion. The heartbreaking loss of Gi-hun’s best friend Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) serves as a devastating blow for the character, leaving him with questions of guilt and revenge.

Squid Game Season 3: Release details

Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere on June 27, 2025, marking the highly anticipated conclusion to the global phenomenon.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk teases high-stakes drama

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk earlier revealed that Season 3 will delve deeper into Gi-hun's quest for revenge after the shocking events of Season 2. Hwang teased that the story will continue to explore the moral dilemmas, high-stakes drama, and unpredictable twists that have made Squid Game a global sensation.

"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," Hwang said, hinting at a thrilling conclusion to the saga. Fans can expect a high-octane narrative, with plenty of shocking revelations and tense moments.

What to expect in Squid Game Season 3

As the final season approaches, Netflix has teased an intense and chilling look at what’s to come with a new poster. The image depicts a masked guard in a pink suit, dragging the lifeless body of an unnamed player toward a black coffin adorned with a pink ribbon. The visuals hint at the same level of disturbing and suspenseful moments that fans have come to love about the series.

In addition to the visual teaser, newly released images also suggest that familiar characters like Gi-hun and the Front Man will continue to play pivotal roles in the showdown to end the deadly competition. As Gi-hun’s vow for revenge grows stronger, the stakes will only get higher.

As director Hwang promised, fans can expect another thrilling ride, intense confrontations, and plenty of twists. With the global phenomenon nearing its end, all eyes will be on Netflix as Squid Game Season 3 makes its highly anticipated debut.