Summary
If you are among the millions who enjoyed the series Squid Game Season 2 and are patiently waiting for the new episodes, then good news for you: Squid Game Season 3 is in the working progress. Recently, Netflix has officially announced that Squid Game Season 3 will be released soon in 2025, which will start the bloody battle of the tournament all over again.
Here, in this insight, you will know about the release date of your favourite series, Squid Season 3.
Big News about release date
Netflix confirms Season 3 on January 1 at 3 A.M PST with a teaser on their X (Twitter account). Subscribers to this channel were introduced to a new character, Chul-su, who is Young-hee’s boyfriend. Viewers will know Young-hee as the just-unveiled ‘Red Light, Green Light’ doll from the first season.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk shared more insights in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter: I wrote both Seasons 2 and 3 at once. “We recorded them at the same time, and from what we have captured, post-production is still in progress.”
This is a joy as far as fans are concerned since the gap between the first and second seasons was three years, and this feels like an eternity.
Season 3’s Plot: A New Direction to Gi-hun’s Game
The breakdown for the show’s third season will follow immediately from where the prior season left off, in Seong Gi-hun’s pursuit as the protagonist seeking to take down the games and unveil the real identity of the Front Man.
Of course, in Season 2, Gi-hun returns to the “saloons” not to become the ultimate winner and receive the money promised by the inhuman games, but to destroy that evil system from within. He likely became friends with a new player named Young il, who the audience soon learned was actually the Front Man. The ending shocked everyone: Young-il regains his position as the Front Man and kills Gi-hun’s friend, Park Jung-bae.
Season 3 promises to provide deeper into Gi-hun’s quest for justice. Fans can expect heightened stakes, new alliances, and heart-wrenching betrayals.
Who’s Joining the Cast?
Season 3 will see the return of many familiar faces alongside a few new ones.
Here’s a list of the confirmed cast:
| Actor | Character | Description |
| Lee Jung-jae | Seong Gi-hun | The protagonist was determined to take down the games. |
| Lee Byung-hun | The Front Man | The enigmatic leader of the games. |
| Park Gyu-young | No-eul | A Season 2 standout is expected to play a pivotal role. |
| Wi Ha-jun | Hwang Jun-ho | The police officer is seeking answers about his brother’s involvement in the games. |
| Yim Si-wan | Myung-gi (Player 333) | A fan favorite from Season 2. |
| Kang Ha-neul | Dae-ho (Player 388) | Known for his resourceful gameplay. |
| Park Sung-hoon | Hyun-ju (Player 120) | A key player whose strategies amazed viewers. |
| Yang Dong-geun | Yong-sik (Player 007) | A cunning competitor. |
| Kang Ae-shim | Geum-ja (Player 149) | A survivor with a heartwarming backstory. |
| Jo Yu-ri | Jun-hee (Player 222) | Expected to showcase her resilience in the new season. |
With such a diverse and talented ensemble, Season 3 is bound to deliver top-notch performances.
Expected release date of Squid Game Season 3?
To date, Netflix has not stated an official premiere date but a video posted by Netflix Korea and since deleted hints at a potential premiere on June 27, 2025.
Season 2 review:
Season 2 was a massive hit! It was published on December 26, 2024, and within 11 days became a record holder of Netflix, reaching 12.6 million views. So, no other series has been about to do that as fast as this one did. Such success increases the expectations for Season 3.
Why Is Squid Game So Addictive?
It is therefore not surprising that this show appeals to the ‘base ‘instincts’ as well as human themes of passion. Elemantary themes of morality, greed and social disparities are well understood by audiences throughout the world. To this we can also credit Hwang Dong-hyuk, the masterful storyteller and not to mention fascinating characters that make viewers hooked on the show.
Be prepared for some thrilling emotions, dramatic shocks and awesome visuals as the new season is coming—Season 3.
