Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game is returning one last time with its third and final season which is set to release on June 27, 2025. Created and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, this South Korean survival thriller promises an unpredictable and emotional ending that fans will not see coming.
Cast & Story: What to Expect in Squid Game Season 3
Lead actor Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) alongside Lee Byung-hun (The Front Man) and Wi Ha-joon (Jun-ho). The upcoming season also introduces new players like Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, and Jo Yu-ri while continuing the story of deadly games, VIPs, and hidden betrayals.
Gi-hun this time finds himself at a crossroads torn between revenge and redemption. The games are said to be even more intense and morally challenging by revealing the darkest sides of human nature.
The Front Man’s past will finally be revealed and Jun-ho continues his dangerous search for the truth but unaware that a traitor is watching him from within.
Director’s Vision: The End of the Squid Game
Interestingly, the director called the season crazy and intense while actor Lee Jung-jae described it with a different tone as about forgiveness, harmony and a powerful ending.
Jung-jae revealed that the finale was shaped after deep discussions and input from the entire team and he believes viewers will be surprised.
Production and Release of Squid Game Season 3
| Detail | Information |
| Filming Period | July 2023 – June 2024 |
| Number of Episodes | 6 total |
| Post-Production | Nearly complete by late 2024 |
| Streaming Date | June 27, 2025 (Netflix worldwide) |
Confirmed Main Cast of Squid Game Season 3
| Actor | Character |
| Lee Jung-jae | Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) |
| Lee Byung-hun | The Front Man |
| Wi Ha-joon | Hwang Jun-ho |
| Im Si-wan | Lee Myung-gi |
| Kang Ha-neul | Kang Dae-ho |
| Park Gyu-young | Kang No-eul |
| Park Sung-hoon | Cho Hyun-ju |
| Jo Yu-ri | Kim Jun-hee |
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