When Squid Game season 3 is coming out and here’s what might happen in the final season

Squid Game Season 2 ended with a huge cliffhanger that left fans high and dry. The sequel to the 2021 series premiered on December 26, 2024. However, the season only has seven episodes and when it ended it left viewers with too many questions than answers.However, the second season of the beloved Korean drama series has left some breadcrumbs for viewers to solve the season 3 puzzle.

What happened in Squid Game season 2

The season kicks off with protagonist Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), now sporting his signature pink hair, determined to stop the deadly games rather than flee with his prize money. However, he falls victim to the manipulative mastermind Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun). Despite Gi-hun’s efforts, the rebellion against the Games is crushed by the ever-vigilant pink-suited guards, leaving Gi-hun’s mission in jeopardy. As the season progresses, Gi-hun subtly helps other players survive, but the finale leaves fans with more questions than answers.

What to expect from Squid Game Season 3

Season 3 promises to address lingering questions: Can Gi-hun finally stop the games? Who will take over as the new frontman? And, most excitingly, how dark and twisted will the next chapter be? Fans are preparing for answers – and for another round of nail-biting excitement.The creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, teased a glimpse of what’s to come in season 3 through post-credits scenes. The infamous “Red Light, Green Light” doll returns, accompanied by a new boy-like counterpart – hinting at even more perilous games ahead. Known for his uncanny ability to detect movement when the song stops, the addition of a second doll suggests higher stakes and double the danger.

In a recent interview, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk discussed the Season 2 finale and plans for Season 3. The season ended with the death of Gi-hun’s friend Jung-bae at the hands of The Front Man. This loss underscores Gi-hun’s repeated failure to stop games, a key point in his character arc. “This moment of heartbreak and loss was a pivotal point in Gi-hun’s journey and showed how his repeated efforts to end the fighting had all failed,” explained Hwang.

Originally, the story for seasons 2 and 3 was a single arc, but its length required a split. The season ends with Gi-hun witnessing Jung-bae’s death, setting the stage for his transformation in season 3. Hwang said that season 3 will feature a changed Gi-hun, struggling with guilt and deciding whether to will continue the fight against the games. The new season will explore Gi-hun’s development and the impact of the rebellion on the games.

The good news? Fans don’t have to wait three more years. Netflix has confirmed that Season 3 of Squid Game will debut in 2025, although the exact number of episodes remains under wraps.