Washington DC [US]: The countdown has begun. Netflix has officially announced that the highly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game will premiere on June 27, 2025, delivering what promises to be a dramatic and emotional conclusion to one of the most-watched shows in streaming history.
A newly released teaser trailer offers the first glimpse into the fate of Seong Gi-hun (Player 456), who returns to the deadly games with one goal: to dismantle the brutal system from within.
What to Expect in Season 3:
- Gi-hun Returns: Still reeling from the betrayal and tragic death of Jung-bae (Player 390), Gi-hun is pulled back into the games, determined to uncover their secrets and shut them down.
- New Threats Emerge: The Front Man, now revealed to have infiltrated the rebellion disguised as Player 001, adds an unexpected layer of danger.
- Symbolic New Games: The teaser hints at a surreal and ominous new round, involving a giant gumball machine dispensing red and blue balls that determine players’ fates.
- Cryptic Clues: The trailer ends with the chilling sound of a baby crying—hinting at deeper, more twisted layers of the game’s origins.
Global Streaming Details:
Netflix confirmed via Instagram:
“Player 456 returns, one final time. Watch the final season of Squid Game out on 27 June, only on Netflix.”
The series will stream globally in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, ensuring widespread accessibility for fans across regions.
Squid Game: A Global Phenomenon
- Squid Game remains Netflix’s most popular series of all time, with Season 1 garnering 265.2 million views.
- Season 2, released in December 2024, broke records for most views in its premiere week, hitting 192.6 million views in just three days.
- The series entered Netflix’s Most Popular Non-English TV list, currently ranked #2, and became the third most-watched season ever on the platform.