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Squid Game is back and deadlier than ever. If you've reached the end of the latest season of the gripping South Korean drama, you're probably eager to find out when Squid Game Season 3 will hit Netflix.
Season 2 sees the return of Season 1 champion Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who re-enters the deadly competition years after winning the 45.6 billion won prize. This time, with the help of Detective Hwang Jun-ho, Player 456 is determined to bring down Squid Game and dismantle the operation led by the enigmatic Front Man, who takes an even more hands-on role in this season's deadly challenges.
Following the Season 2 action-packed finale-filled with rebellions, shocking deaths, and countless twists-fans are already speculating how long they'll have to wait for the final season to hit Netflix. Seriesdirector, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed last summer that the third season will serve as the last of the series.
"I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season," he shared in a letter to fans. "The fierce clash between [Gi-hun and Front Man's] two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year."
Here's everything you need to know (so far) about Squid Game Season 3, including its anticipated release timeline, the returning cast, and more.
When Is Squid Game Season 3 Coming Out?
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Squid Game is set to return for its third and final season in 2025, though the exact release date has not yet been revealed. However, the show's creator has hinted that an announcement is expected "soon," as the third season has already been filmed.
"At this point, anything I might say is going to be a spoiler, so I want to be cautious," Hwang told Variety. "But what I can say is, after season 2 launches, I believe we will be announcing the launch date for season 3 soon. I probably expect that to launch around summer or fall next year."
If Season 3 premieres in the summer or fall, this timeline aligns with Emmy nomination schedules. According to Digital Trends, Netflix will likely submit Season 2 for the 2025 awards and may aim to submit Season 3 for the 2026 Emmys. This suggests the earliest Squid Game Season 3 could debut on Netflix is June 1, 2025, to qualify for the 2026 Emmys.
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