After the events of Squid Game Season 2, fans of the series are eager to learn about the fate of Gi-hun, better known as Player 456, as well as the survivors of the deadly game’s earlier trials.
Given how the second installment concluded, it’s more than evident that Netflix will release a third season. But when will it arrive? Here’s what we know about the third season of the hit Korean series.
When will Squid Game Season 3 be released?
Although there’s no estimated release date yet, Season 3 is expected to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2025.
The show’s creator and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, confirmed that he wrote Seasons 2 and 3 simultaneously. Both were produced at the same time, and the third installment is now in post-production, meaning it’s just a matter of months before it’s ready to premiere.
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What will Squid Game Season 3 be about?
An official synopsis has not been released yet; however, the third season will continue the story of Seong Gi-hun.
Additionally, it will reveal what happens on the island after the participants’ rebellion, where the protagonist Gi-hun failed in his attempt to destroy the games from within.
The rebellion brought about tragic consequences, claiming the lives of several allies, including his close friend Jung-bae. This event left many questions unanswered about the future of the games and the fate of the survivors.
Furthermore, it will be crucial to continue the investigative storyline to locate the hidden island, especially after the infiltrator was exposed.
Squid Game Season 3: Cast
The cast of the third season will once again be led by Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun. He will be joined by other survivors of the games. Among the actors returning for the third installment are:
- Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun (Player 456)
- Lee Byung-hun as The Front Man
- Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho
- Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333)
- Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388)
- Lee Jin-uk as Gyeong-seok (Player 246)
- Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120)
- Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007)
- Kang Ae-shim as Geum-ja (Player 149)
- Lee Seo-hwan as Jung-bae (Player 390)
- Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222)
Will there be more seasons of Squid Game?
If you’re hooked on the first two seasons of the series, we have bad news for you. In August, the director published an emotional letter to fans announcing that the third season would be the final installment of Squid Game.
“I’m thrilled to write this letter to announce the release date of the second season and share news of the third, the final season. The fierce clash between the two worlds will continue in the series finale with the third season, coming next year,” he wrote.
So, all that’s left is to enjoy the final chapters that are on the way, which are sure to be the most exciting yet.
Post-credits scene in Squid Game Season 2
Did you leave the series as soon as the credits rolled on the last episode? Then go back and watch it! This season includes a post-credits scene.
According to director Hwang Dong-hyuk, this scene serves as a preview of Cheol-su, who, like Young-hee, is a new giant doll set to appear in Season 3. It also offers a glimpse of the most thrilling game in Season 3.
Who was Player 001 in Squid Game?
In the second season, Hwang In-ho is revealed to be a man who entered the game out of desperation. He explains that his actions were driven by overwhelming debt. Later, the enigmatic antagonist of Squid Game is unveiled as Player 001.
