The wait is over! After many rumors and some leaks, Netflix has finally revealed the release date for Squid Game 3, the season that will mark the conclusion of the successful Korean series. Here are all the details.
Release date for Squid Game 3
After two seasons that quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s watchlist, the third installment will soon arrive on the streaming platform, continuing the mystery surrounding this dark game.
According to Netflix, the release date for Squid Game 3 is set for Friday, June 27, so you still have time to watch the first two seasons to catch up on every detail.
What will Squid Game 3 be about?
Netflix’s phenomenon, Squid Game, returns in 2025 for its final round. Lee Jung‑jae and Lee Byung‑hun reprise their iconic roles in this third and last installment, written and directed by Hwang Dong‑hyuk, who has promised a conclusion as impactful as the story itself.
The final season follows Gi-hun, devastated by the loss of his best friend and the betrayal of the leader, who had concealed his true identity to manipulate the game from within.
Now, Gi-hun is determined to put an end to the brutal competition once and for all; however, the leader has already planned his next move, and each challenge becomes deadlier than the last.
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What’s new in Squid Game 3?
A few weeks ago, Netflix shared an exclusive preview of the new season of Squid Game. The trailer features the iconic game “Red Light, Green Light” and introduces Chul-su, the male counterpart of the eerie doll Young-hee.
According to the reveal, both characters will play a key role in the challenges of the new season, especially in the first game. Here’s the trailer:
Everyone say hi to Chul-su 👋 Squid Game 3 coming 2025. pic.twitter.com/hCgNexjJbC
— Netflix (@netflix) January 1, 2025
How many episodes will Squid Game 3 have?
The official episode count for the third season has not yet been confirmed. However, it has been mentioned that seasons two and three combined will total approximately 13 episodes. Since the second season had seven episodes, the next season will likely include around six.
Squid Game 3: Cast
Here are the actors returning for the third season of Squid Game:
- Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho, the game’s leader
- Park Sung-hoon as Cho Hyun-ju
- Yang Dong-geun as Park Yong-sik
- Kang Ae-shim as Jang Geum-ja
- Oh Dal-su as Captain Park
- Jo Yu-ri as Kim Jun-hee
- Im Si-wan as Lee Myung-gi
- Kang Ha-neul as Kang Dae-ho
What series are coming to Netflix in 2025?
2025 will also bring the return of iconic, fan-favorite series, including Stranger Things, Wednesday, Black Mirror, Cobra Kai, and The Night Agent.
There will also be new titles, such as ‘Los Gringo Hunters’, a show centered on an elite Mexican police unit tracking down and capturing American criminals who cross the border to escape justice, determined to send them back to the United States.
Netflix will also release the series ‘Me Late Que Sí’, inspired by real events, telling the bizarre story of the 2012 Melate lottery fraud. Additionally, ‘Nadie Nos Vio Partir’, based on the book by Tamara Trottner and starring Tessa Ía and Emiliano Zurita, will premiere.
When does Wednesday Season 2 premiere?
In an official statement, Netflix announced that Wednesday Season 2 recently completed production and is set to premiere later this year.
When does Stranger Things 5 premiere?
The final season of Stranger Things is the biggest and most ambitious yet. Netflix has not yet provided an exact release date, but it has confirmed that it will arrive this year.
