Squid Game Season 3 confirmed by Creators.
Squid Game Season 3: Whenever we think of some popular series names in our mind, we will definitely remember the name Squid Game, the series that rules our hearts every episode. And after giving 2 seasons a phenomenal, the creator Hwang has now announced season 3 will come soon and season 3 story will be more intense and emotional
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ToggleNew character posters for #SquidGame: Season 3.
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 9, 2025
The third and final season premieres June 27. pic.twitter.com/EZ9Cfwwlrz
because of this fans’ excitement got 100x elevated to see season 3
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🎭How Will Gi-hun’s Character Change in Squid Game Season 3?
In Squid Game Season 3, the tension escalates to an electrifying climax as Gi-hun steps into a new role, because at the start, he was a helpless player, but now he is no longer helpless and has transformed into a formidable force fueled by a burning desire for revenge. According to Hwang’s hint, Gi-hun may play against the creators of the game, and this season will become a thriller in which the hero will try to uncover the roots of the system, and the season will no longer be about survival but will now become about rebellion.
- ” Gi-hun is no longer a Pawn now he’s ready to fight the system.”
Now, that means the rules of the game will change, and introducing new dynamics which everyone has to adapt to will and as a landscape shift, it’s rather likely that the game master who always maintained the sense of control and authority feel afraid.
Season 3 Twist and Turns
- New Players and New Rules
- In Squid Game season 3, new players will be introduced, and new Deadly games will also be introduced, which are unpredictable and promise to deliver shocking twists and turns.
- Internal Rebellion
- Yes, there can be insiders who oppose the game. Hwang said, “There are secrets within the system that will explode in season 3.”
- Return of Front Man
- The front man may return to the game, but now his loyalty is in question.
Squid Game Season 3: Release date and timings:
- The Squid Game series first season started on September 17,2021 and had 9 phenomenal episodes on Netflix and became the most-watched Netflix series at launch with over 111 million views in 1st 28 days, and also won 6 Emmy Awards, including Best Actor (Lee Jung-jae)
- Then, Season 2 was officially announced by Netflix on June 12, 2022 and dropped on December 26, 2024 at noon with 7 episodes
- Squid Game Season 3 dropped June 27, 2025
**Feeling Pressure from Creators**
After Squid Game’s success the Hwang faced lots of pressure to deliver a compelling follow-up. And accepted “It is a blessing and a Burden. Season 3 has to be perfect.” due to the high expectations of fans, and they are making the story deeper, bolder and impactful
Cast Comparision

Actor/Actress | Character Name | Role/Description | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
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Lee Jung-jae | Seong Gi-hun (456) | Main protagonist; returns for revenge | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Park Hae-soo | Cho Sang-woo (218) | Gi-hun’s friend; finalist; dies in S1 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Wi Ha-joon | Hwang Jun-ho | Undercover cop; Front Man’s brother | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
O Yeong-su | Oh Il-nam (001) | Hidden mastermind; dies in S1 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Heo Sung-tae | Jang Deok-su (101) | Gangster player; dies during game | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Jung Ho-yeon | Kang Sae-byeok (067) | North Korean defector; fan favorite | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Gong Yoo | Recruiter | Slaps players to recruit; mysterious role | 🔄 (Cameo) | ✅ (More scenes) | ✅ |
Lee Byung-hun | The Front Man | Overseer of games; Jun-ho’s brother | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Yim Si-wan | New Player | Major new role (S2 protagonist) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Kang Ha-neul | New Player | Powerful rival in S2 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Park Gyu-young | Mysterious Woman | New important female character | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Jo Yu-ri (ex-IZ*ONE) | Contestant | Idol turned player; new blood | ❌ | ✅ | ❓ |
What do you think Gi-hun will be able to defeat the makers? Or lose against the system?
Squid Game Season 3 trailer: