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Squid Game Season 3: Netflix Announces Final Season to Release on June 27
Updated on: 31 January, 2025 11:38 AM IST |Amruta Karulkar
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Netflix has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game. The South Korean survival drama, which took the world by storm, will return on June 27. The announcement came alongside a gripping first-look teaser, heightening excitement among fans. The final season promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion to Gi-hun’s mission to dismantle the deadly competition.
The season followed Gi-hun, aka Player 456 (played by Lee Jung-jae), three years after winning 45.6 billion South Korean won as the sole survivor of the twisted game. The shocking finale ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger, with a mid-credits scene teasing what’s to come in the final season.
Unlike the long wait between the first and second seasons, Season 3 was filmed back-to-back with Season 2, ensuring a much shorter gap. This means fans won’t have to wait years to see how the story unfolds.
Key returning cast members include Wi Ha-jun as Jun-ho, the determined police officer who infiltrated the games, Lee Byung-hun as the enigmatic Front Man, who runs the deadly competition.
The upcoming season will follow Gi-hun as he takes action against the mysterious organisation behind the brutal games. The final chapter is expected to be packed with suspense, action, and shocking revelations.
Also Read: 7 Key Differences Between Squid Game Season 1 and 2
With Squid Game Season 3 set to deliver a dramatic conclusion, fans worldwide are eagerly counting down to June 27. Will Gi-hun succeed in his quest for justice? All will be revealed in the final season of this groundbreaking series.
Also Read: Top 10 Series You Must Watch If You Loved Squid Game
The Success of Season 2
Season 2 of Squid Game premiered on December 26, 2024, featuring seven intense episodes that left audiences on the edge of their seats. The season was an immense success, amassing over 173 million views and more than 1.2 billion hours of watch time. It became the second-most-watched non-English series on Netflix, proving the show`s continued popularity.The season followed Gi-hun, aka Player 456 (played by Lee Jung-jae), three years after winning 45.6 billion South Korean won as the sole survivor of the twisted game. The shocking finale ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger, with a mid-credits scene teasing what’s to come in the final season.
Unlike the long wait between the first and second seasons, Season 3 was filmed back-to-back with Season 2, ensuring a much shorter gap. This means fans won’t have to wait years to see how the story unfolds.
Key returning cast members include Wi Ha-jun as Jun-ho, the determined police officer who infiltrated the games, Lee Byung-hun as the enigmatic Front Man, who runs the deadly competition.
The upcoming season will follow Gi-hun as he takes action against the mysterious organisation behind the brutal games. The final chapter is expected to be packed with suspense, action, and shocking revelations.
Also Read: 7 Key Differences Between Squid Game Season 1 and 2
The Legacy of Squid Game
The first season of Squid Game became the most-watched series in Netflix history, earning 17 Emmy nominations. Lee Jung-jae made history by winning Best Actor in a Drama, making him the first Asian actor to achieve this honour in the category. Interestingly, the show was not originally written as an ongoing series, but its overwhelming success led to the development of further seasons.With Squid Game Season 3 set to deliver a dramatic conclusion, fans worldwide are eagerly counting down to June 27. Will Gi-hun succeed in his quest for justice? All will be revealed in the final season of this groundbreaking series.
Also Read: Top 10 Series You Must Watch If You Loved Squid Game
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