Squid Game Season 3: Release Date, Time and Where to Watch the Latest K-thriller
Updated on: 26 June, 2025 11:06 AM IST |Amruta Karulkar

Squid Game Season 3
The wait is almost over. Netflix`s dystopian thriller, Squid Game, is set to unleash its much-anticipated third and final season this week, promising a conclusion to the high-stakes drama that has captivated audiences worldwide. The show will be released on Netflix on Friday, June 27.
The global phenomenon left viewers on the edge of their seats with a tense Season 2 cliffhanger. The fates of the players, including the determined protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), remain uncertain. As the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) recedes back into the shadows to orchestrate the next deadly contest, fans are desperate for answers. Will Gi-hun finally unmask the man behind the games? Will police officer Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) succeed in exposing the secret island?
Filmed back-to-back with its predecessor, Season 3 was developed without the influence of audience feedback on the second season, which drew mixed reactions for its intensified narrative. Despite the divided opinions, the core message of the show remains its central focus. “Instead of fixing the narrative, we just wanted to make sure the message was conveyed,” lead actor Lee Jung-jae explained.
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Lee Jung-jae hints at a conclusion that will leave a lasting impact. “The finale was something even I didn’t expect,” he teased. “It’s definitely going to spark conversation.”
The star-studded cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-joon, will be joined by both familiar and new faces including Im Si-wan to bring the saga to its dramatic close. With its unflinching look at societal inequality and human desperation, the final season of Squid Game is poised to be a thought-provoking and unforgettable television event.
The global phenomenon left viewers on the edge of their seats with a tense Season 2 cliffhanger. The fates of the players, including the determined protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), remain uncertain. As the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) recedes back into the shadows to orchestrate the next deadly contest, fans are desperate for answers. Will Gi-hun finally unmask the man behind the games? Will police officer Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) succeed in exposing the secret island?
A Dark and Unflinching Finale
Those hoping for a triumphant, happy ending may need to brace themselves. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has made it clear that the final season will maintain the series` grim and reflective tone. “The world, as I observe it, has less hope,” Hwang shared in an interview. “If a story is holding up a mirror to something, then it’s not always a happy ending. Squid Game is no exception.”Filmed back-to-back with its predecessor, Season 3 was developed without the influence of audience feedback on the second season, which drew mixed reactions for its intensified narrative. Despite the divided opinions, the core message of the show remains its central focus. “Instead of fixing the narrative, we just wanted to make sure the message was conveyed,” lead actor Lee Jung-jae explained.
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New Twists and Lingering Questions
The final installment will introduce new games, characters, and shocking turns, all while continuing to explore profound questions about morality and humanity. “I wanted to explore questions like, ‘What is the very last resort of humankind? And do we have the will to give future generations something better?’” Hwang remarked.Lee Jung-jae hints at a conclusion that will leave a lasting impact. “The finale was something even I didn’t expect,” he teased. “It’s definitely going to spark conversation.”
The star-studded cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-joon, will be joined by both familiar and new faces including Im Si-wan to bring the saga to its dramatic close. With its unflinching look at societal inequality and human desperation, the final season of Squid Game is poised to be a thought-provoking and unforgettable television event.
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