Squid Game Season 3 Premieres June 27: What Happened in Season 2 and What’s Next for Gi-hun
Netflix has officially announced that the third and final season of Squid Game will premiere on June 27, 2025. This highly anticipated conclusion follows the intense events of Season 2, which was released on December 26, 2024.
In Season 2 of Squid Game, Seong Gi-hun returns to Korea, determined to take down the organization behind the deadly competition. Haunted by his past, he infiltrates the group with help from whistleblowers and former players. Meanwhile, Detective Jun-ho reemerges and confronts his brother, the Front Man, reigniting their tragic conflict. A new group of contestants face more psychologically intense games, revealing deeper moral and emotional stakes. A trusted ally betrays Gi-hun, leading to a failed attempt to sabotage the games. The season ends with Gi-hun escaping and discovering the organization’s global reach, setting up a final battle in Season 3.
The upcoming season picks up directly after the failed rebellion led by protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae). Haunted by guilt and loss, Gi-hun is more determined than ever to dismantle the deadly competition. The official trailer, unveiled during the Netflix Tudum 2025 event, teases even more brutal games and a deeper exploration of human morality under extreme pressure.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has emphasized that Season 3 will delve into Gi-hun’s internal struggles and his resolve to end the game once and for all. The season promises high-stakes choices with severe consequences, as players face new challenges and confrontations.
Returning cast members include Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun and Lee Byung-hun as the enigmatic Front Man. The season will also feature Wi Ha-joon as Jun-ho, who continues his covert search for the island, unaware of a traitor in their midst. New characters will join the fray, adding fresh dynamics to the intense narrative.
As the series draws to a close, fans can expect a gripping finale that challenges the characters' morality and survival instincts. With its blend of psychological drama and high-stakes action, Squid Game Season 3 aims to deliver a memorable conclusion to the global phenomenon.