Fans of the global phenomenon Squid Game are eagerly anticipating the release of its third season.

Following the groundbreaking success of Season 2, Netflix has officially confirmed that Squid Game Season 3 will arrive in 2025, much sooner than the wait between Seasons 1 and 2, as mentioned in a report by Decider.

The announcement was made on January 1 via a teaser shared on Netflix’s X (formerly Twitter) account, introducing a new character, Chul-su, the boyfriend of the iconic “red light, green light” doll, Young-hee.

Season 3: Continuing the Riveting Saga

Squid Game Season 3 will pick up where Season 2 left off, focusing on Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and his mission to expose the true identity of the Front Man.

In Season 2, Gi-hun returned to the deadly games, but this time, his focus shifted from winning the prize money to dismantling the corrupt system.

The intense finale of Season 2 revealed shocking twists, including the revelation that the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) was undercover as Player 001, manipulating events from behind the scenes.

Gi-hun’s journey in Season 3 promises to explore these conspiracies while continuing to unravel the emotional and psychological toll of the deadly games.

Release Date Speculation

While Netflix has yet to announce an official release date for Squid Game Season 3, fans have speculated that the new season could drop around June 27, 2025.

This date was briefly seen in a now-deleted video on Netflix Korea’s YouTube channel, sparking widespread discussion online.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed in an interview that Seasons 2 and 3 were written and filmed back-to-back, with the production currently in its post-production phase.

This strategic move is expected to ensure a seamless continuation of the narrative.

A Star-Studded Cast Returns

The cast of Squid Game Season 3 will bring back familiar faces alongside new characters introduced in the previous season. Fans can expect to see:

Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, the determined protagonist.
Lee Byung-hun as the enigmatic Front Man.
Park Gyu-young as No-eul.
Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, the undercover detective.
Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333).
Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388).
Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120).
Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007).
Kang Ae-shim as Geum-ja (Player 149).
Jo Yu-ri as Jun-hee (Player 222).

Global Success and Growing Anticipation

Season 2 of Squid Game, released on December 26, 2024, shattered records, amassing 12.6 million views within its first eleven days.

The show has become a cultural phenomenon, praised for its gripping narrative, social commentary, and intense performances.

With the introduction of Chul-su and the deepening complexities of the story, Season 3 is poised to exceed expectations and continue its legacy as one of Netflix’s most successful series.

FAQs:

Are they making a season 3 of Squid games?

In Season 3, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will continue his mission to expose the Front Man’s true identity and bring him down.

When did Squid Game season 3 start filming?

According to Forbes, it was actually filmed back to back with Season 2.