Spoiler alert: This article contains major spoilers for Squid Game Series 2.

After an exhausting three-year wait Squid game Season 2 fans don’t have to wait as long for season 3. On Wednesday, Netflix confirmed that the third part of the Korean thriller will be released in 2025.

The shocking cliffhanger of the second season

The second series, which premiered in December last year, ended with a cliffhanger that left viewers in awe. In the final episode, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) leads a rebellion that culminates in the shocking death of his closest ally Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) at the hands of the frontman (Lee Byung-hun). Unbeknownst to Gi-hun, the frontman is actually In-ho, a former Squid Game champion who now leads the deadly competition and disguises himself as Player 001 under the name Young-il.

Hwang Dong-hyuk’s vision for Series 3

“I felt like it was the right moment to stop and give (Gi-hun) a solution,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show’s creator, had shared in an interview with Variety in December last year. “But in season three he will struggle with guilt and failure. How he progresses is the story we will cover next,” he added. Gi-hun’s journey is expected to reach a critical point as he confronts the consequences of his rebellion, which will impact both himself and the shadowy organization behind the deadly games.

New challenges and emotional depth

While Netflix hasn’t released an official synopsis, Hwang hinted at new games and increased character dynamics. “Series 3 will introduce new games and further advance the character dynamics,” Lee Jung-jae revealed in a recent interview, while actor Kang Ae-sim, who plays Geum-ja (Player 149), added: “It will bring you to tears .” .” The new challenges are expected to increase excitement and test players’ physical and emotional limits.

The return of the VIPs

Hwang also teased the return of VIPs, the wealthy spectators who bet on the deadly contest. “They are coming. Their helicopter is already in the air,” he told USA Today. The sinister presence of the VIPs promises a new level of conflict as their influence shapes events on the island.

A teaser that hints at twists and turns

Although Netflix has yet to release an official trailer for Series 3, fans were treated to a short teaser for “X” in January 2025. The 15-second clip introduced Chul-su, a male counterpart to the sinister doll Young-hee, hinting at another disturbing twist in the series’ deadly games.

Release timeline

Squid game The third series is scheduled for release in 2025, with a summer or autumn debut most likely. “I expect it to launch around the summer or fall of next year,” Hwang told Variety in December 2024.

As anticipation builds, fans speculate about how Gi-hun’s story will unfold and what new horrors await in the next chapter of this gripping saga. With new games, returning characters and higher stakes, Squid Game Series 3 promises to be as addictive as ever.