Netflix has unveiled the release date of “Squid Game” Season 3 and its intriguing poster and stills. Are you ready for the thrilling ride in the final games of “Squid Game”? Check out the details below!
Watch Netflix “Squid Game” Season 3: Release Date, Poster, and Stills
On January 29, the streaming giant Netflix finally announced the premiere date for its highly anticipated Korean series “Squid Game” Season 3. They also released an intriguing poster and stills that sparked curiosity about what will happen in the final season.
“Squid Game”
Netflix’s global hit series “Squid Game” tells about a secret survival game show. The ultimate winner will earn 45.6 billion won, which is about $34.5 million.
The first season of “Squid Game” achieved huge success. The series earned 14 nominations at the 2022 Emmy Awards and became the first non-English show to be nominated. The series won 6 awards at the 2022 Emmy Awards, including the “Outstanding Directing For Drama Series” and the “Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series” categories.
The second season of“ “Squid Game” earned a nomination at the 2025 Golden Globes before its release. After it was released, the series became the third most-watched season on Netflix, attracting an impressive 68 million viewers on premiere day. The show also broke records for the most watched show in its first week. In addition, the thrilling series also topped the TOP 10 TV Series (Non-English) list in 92 countries.
“Squid Game”3” Release Date
Netflix has officially announced that the highly anticipated Korean series “Squid Game” Season 3 will be released on June 27, 2025.
Unlike the time range between the first to the second season, which took about 3 years, the premiere of “Squid Game” Season 3 is just six months after Season 2. This is because the creator of“Squid Game,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, originally wrote and planned to continue the story for only one season. However, he later decided to split the story into two seasons. As a result, Seasons 2 and 3 of “Squid Game” can be filmed close together.
Moreover, he chose the devastating events as the right moment to end the story in Season 2. These events included the failed rebellion and the death of Seong Gi-hun’s best friend, Park Jung-bae (Player 290). The devastating twist heightened the audience’s anticipation for the continuation of the story in the upcoming third season.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s letter teases fans about what’s to come in “Squid Game” Season 3.
“Squid Game”3” New Poster and Stills
The newly released poster and stills below hint at what’s to come in Season 3 of “Squid Game.” Season 3 will pick up after the devastating ending of Season 2. As conveyed by the creator of “Squid Game,” Director Hwang Dong Hyuk, the fierce clash between Seong Gi Hun and Front Man will continue until the final series in Season 3.
Poster
The newly released poster features a backdrop of a floor with a swirling flower pattern. A soldier in a pink uniform is seen dragging a bloodied Player 214 toward a coffin wrapped in a pink ribbon.
The silhouettes of Young Hee, the motion-detecting doll from the game “Red Light, Green Light,” and her friend Chul Su are big and dominating. Their presence heightens anticipation for the upcoming new game. Furthermore, the sentence “Prepare For The Final Game” increases the anticipation for a fierce final game.
Still Cuts
The first slide of the new stills shows Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae). He is handcuffed after he and other participants failed a rebellion attempt.
In the second slide, the Front Man (Lee Byung Hun) holds his signature black mask. He is staring at it intently, sparking curiosity about what is on his mind.
In the third slide, Player 120 Cho Hyeon (Park Sung Hoon), Player 222 Kim Jun Hwi (Jo Yu Ri), Player 007 Ju Yong Sik (Yang Dong Geun), and Playe149’s mother Jang Geum Ja (Kang Ae Shim), gather with shocked and sad expressions. They stand around a black coffin with a pink ribbon, which looks like an eerie “gift.” This image raises curiosity about who is inside the coffin.
The fourth slide is Kang No Eul (Park Gyu Young), who entered the game as pink soldier 011 in Season 2. On the last slide, the Front Man is watching the games intently.
According to the cast, Season 3 of “Squid Game” will bring brand-new games, wilder character dynamics, and new characters. It will also make you cry.
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